Muffler Replacement (Front)

Muffler Replacement (Front)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions).




1. Remove the nuts and the gasket from the front muffler pipe to the connecting pipe flange.




2. Remove the nuts and the gasket from the rear muffler pipe flange.




3. Disconnect the front muffler from the rubber hanger.
4. Remove the front muffler.
5. Check the exhaust pipe and the front muffler for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment or the trunk.


Installation Procedure




1. Connect the front muffler to the rubber hanger.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Attach the front muffler and the gasket to the rear muffler using the nuts. Secure the front muffler to the rubber hanger.

Tighten the front muffler-to-rear muffler nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




3. Loosely secure the front muffler assembly to the connecting pipe flange.




4. Secure the front muffler assembly to the connecting pipe flange with the nuts.

Tighten the front muffler-to-connecting pipe nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).