Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

Caution: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the exhaust pipe and muffler.



3. Cut (1) the exhaust pipe as close as possible to the welded portion (2) of the muffler using a suitable cut off tool.



4. Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
5. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.
6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

Notice: When inspecting or replacing exhaust system components, make sure there is adequate clearance from all points on the underbody to prevent overheating of the floor pan and possible damage to the passenger compartment insulation and trim materials.

1. Join the muffler and the exhaust pipe together.
2. Install the muffler clamp. Do not tighten at this time.



3. Apply a soapy solution to the tail pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
4. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.
5. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

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.

6. Install the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the rear exhaust hanger nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

7. Align the muffler to the vehicle, ensuring the rear tail pipe opening is positioned horizontally.
8. Tighten the muffler clamp previously installed in step 2.

Tighten
Tighten the muffler clamp nuts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.