For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the exhaust system using a suitable jack.
- Remove the rear insulator hanger to body retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining bolts (3).
- Disconnect the left rear muffler (1) from the intermediate exhaust assembly (2).
- Remove the left rear muffler (1) from the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.
Important: The left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining nuts (3) are single use parts. They must be discarded after removal.
Installation Procedure
- Clean the threads of the rear exhaust assembly with a suitable cleaning solvent.
- Install the left rear muffler (1) to the vehicle.
- Connect the left rear muffler (1) to the intermediate exhaust assembly (2).
- Install the left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining bolts (3).
- Install the rear insulator hanger to body retaining bolts (1).
- Make sure that the exhaust system is clear of all other components and chassis. If the exhaust system is not clear of all the other components loosen all retaining nuts and re-align. Refer to Exhaust System Alignment .
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Important: The originally equipped exhaust extension pipe can be cut and reused when replacing a rear muffler. Only reuse if the extension pipe is in an acceptable condition.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
