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Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler

Service Repair No - 30.10.11






Special Service Tools
Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the RH catalytic converter from the muffler assembly.
^ Remove the 2 nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.





3. Disconnect the LH catalytic converter from the muffler assembly.
^ Remove the nut and release the retaining clamp.





4. With assistance, remove the muffler assembly.
^ Disconnect the 5 exhaust hangers.

5. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the LH tail pipe.
^ Using 100-051, cut the tail pipe at the point indicated by a depression in the pipe.





6. Remove the RH tail pipe.
^ Using 100-051, cut the tail pipe at the point indicated by a depression in the pipe.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the retaining clamp at this stage.

Position the RH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
^ Clean the components.
^ Install the retaining clamp.

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the retaining clamp at this stage.

Position the LH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
^ Clean the components.
^ Install the retaining clamp.
3. With assistance, install the muffler assembly.
^ Attach the exhaust hangers.
^ Install a new gasket.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter nuts and clamp to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).