Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Parts Removal Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Support the exhaust pipe and muffler.
3. Cut (1) the exhaust pipe as close as possible to the welded portion (2) of the muffler using a suitable cut off tool.





4. Remove the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
5. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.
6. Apply a suitable lubricant to the tail pipe hanger rod in order to ease the removal of the hanger.
7. Pull outward on the rear exhaust hanger in order to remove it from the tail pipe hanger rod.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Clearance Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Join the muffler and the exhaust pipe together.
2. Install the muffler clamp. Do not tighten at this time.





3. Apply a soapy solution to the tail pipe hanger rod and the inner diameter of the rear exhaust hanger in order to ease the installation of the hanger.
4. Press the rear exhaust hanger over the tail pipe hanger rod.
5. Position the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the nut securing the rear exhaust hanger to the rear exhaust hanger bracket.
^ Tighten the rear exhaust hanger nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Align the muffler to the vehicle, ensuring the rear tail pipe opening is positioned horizontally.
8. Tighten the muffler clamp previously installed in step 2.
^ Tighten the muffler clamp nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.