Servicing of the muffler, resonator or pipe requires the replacement of the exhaust system as a unit.
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.
12.1. | Apply a suitable lubricant to the exhaust hanger rods (3) in order to ease the removal of the front exhaust hangers (2). |
12.2. | Pull the front exhaust hangers (2) from the exhaust pipe hanger rods. |
1.1. | Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the installation of the hangers: |
• | The inner diameter of the front exhaust hangers |
• | The exhaust hanger rods |
• | The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers |
• | The tail pipe hanger rods |
1.2. | Press the front exhaust hangers over the exhaust hanger rods. |
Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the floor panel tunnel brace bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).