Muffler: Service and Repair

Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Service Precautions.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.


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




2. Remove the 2 exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators (3) from the exhaust rear muffler (4).
3. Remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket bolt (1) from the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).
4. Remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).





Note: Support the exhaust rear muffler with a jack.

Note: The follow step is only necessary if the new exhaust rear muffler is not equipped with the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.

5. Cut the exhaust rear muffler at position (2) and remove the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.
6. Cut the exhaust rear muffler at position (1).
7. Remove the exhaust rear muffler.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust rear muffler (6) and hang in the 2 exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators (5).
2. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (1) and loosely tighten.
3. Install the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (3) to the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.

Note: The follow step is only necessary if the new exhaust rear muffler is not equipped with the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.

4. Install the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket bolt (4) to the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (3) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
6. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (2) and loosely tighten.
7. Position the exhaust rear muffler.
8. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (1) to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
9. Position the exhaust rear muffler end pipe.
10. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (2) to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
11. Lower the vehicle.