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Exhaust Muffler Replacement NB5

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1861344  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe to muffler nuts (1).

  3. Object Number: 1861484  Size: SH
  4. With the aid of an assistant, separate the rubber insulators from the exhaust underbody hangers (1).
  5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler assembly from exhaust flexible pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1861484  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly to the vehicle and the exhaust flexible pipe.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, install the rubber insulators to the exhaust underbody hangers (1).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1861344  Size: SH
  4. Install the exhaust flexible pipe to muffler nuts (1)
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.

Exhaust Muffler Replacement NEA/NEB

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1861344  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe to muffler nuts (1).

  3. Object Number: 1861487  Size: SH
  4. With the aid of an assistant, separate the rubber insulators from the exhaust underbody hangers (1, 2, and 3).
  5. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler assembly from exhaust flexible pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1861487  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly to the vehicle and the exhaust flexible pipe.
  2. With the aid of an assistant, install the rubber insulators to the exhaust underbody hangers (1, 2, and 3).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1861344  Size: SH
  4. Install the exhaust flexible pipe to muffler nuts (1)
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.