Muffler Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions) .
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning) .

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




2. Loosen the left exhaust muffler clamp (5).




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



Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice (Service Precautions) .


1. Mark the position of the muffler band clamp (5) 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 left muffler.
5. Slide the muffler into the hanger (1).




6. Position the new muffler band clamp (5) 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 (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.