Exhaust Muffler Replacement Right Side

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.
3. Cut the exhaust pipe (1) as close as is possible to the muffler weld (2).



4. Disconnect the exhaust muffler rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler.

1. Install the exhaust muffler.
2. Connect the exhaust muffler rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the exhaust muffler to the exhaust pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.

Exhaust Muffler Replacement Dual - Left Side

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.




Important: The cut(s) must be made on the straight pipe closest to the curve coming out of the left-side exhaust muffler (2). Do not cut on the curve or bend.

3. Cut the exhaust pipe closest to the left-hand exhaust muffler bend (1).



4. Disconnect the exhaust muffler rear hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler.

1. Install the exhaust muffler.
2. Connect the exhaust muffler rear hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the exhaust muffler to the exhaust pipe.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.