Exhaust Muffler Replacement Front

1. Disconnect the post converter heated oxygen sensor electrical connection, if equipped.
2. Remove the nuts that secure the front muffler pipe to the main catalytic converter flange.
3. Remove the gasket.
4. Remove the rubber from the hanger welded to the front muffler pipe.



5. Remove the nuts that secure the front muffler pipe flange to the rear muffler pipe flange.
6. Remove the gasket.
7. Remove the front muffler pipe.
8. Inspect the exhaust pipe and the front muffler box for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration that could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.

1. Install the front muffler pipe.
2. Install the gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the nuts securing the front muffler pipe flange to the rear muffler pipe flange.

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




4. Install the rubber to the hanger welded to the front muffler pipe.
5. Install the gasket.
6. Install the nuts securing the front muffler pipe to the main catalytic converter flange.

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

7. Connect the post converter heated oxygen sensor electrical connection, if equipped.
8. Inspect the exhaust pipe and front muffler box for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration that could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.