Muffler: Service and Repair
MufflerService 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.).