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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Exhaust System Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1523750 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. If equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine, remove the intermediate pipe to muffler nuts.

    3. Object Number: 1459614 Size: SH
  3. If equipped with a 3.5L (LX9) engine, remove the rear catalytic converter to muffler nuts.

    4. Object Number: 1238995 Size: SH
  4. With the aid of an assistant , remove the muffler from the hangers.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1238995 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler to the hangers.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1459614 Size: SH
  2. If equipped with a 3.5L (LX9) engine, remove the rear catalytic converter to muffler nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1523750 Size: SH
  3. If equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine, install the intermediate pipe to muffler nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.