Muffler Replacement - Right Side

Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.




2. Loosen the right side exhaust muffler clamp (2).




3. Slide the muffler out from the hanger (1).
4. Remove the right muffler.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice.

1. Mark the position of the muffler band clamp (2) on the intermediate exhaust pipe.
2. Remove the muffler band clamp from the intermediate exhaust pipe by grinding the weld.
3. Install a new muffler band clamp on the intermediate exhaust pipe.
4. Install the right muffler.




5. Slide the muffler into the hanger.




6. Position the new muffler band clamp (2) on the intermediate exhaust pipe using the alignment mark created previously. The muffler band clamp bolt must not be positioned below the exhaust pipe.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Tighten the right side exhaust muffler clamp.

Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.