Muffler: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft bolts, nuts and clamps.
3. Position the stabilizer shaft downward.





4. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe-to-rear exhaust pipe bolts.





5. Remove the muffler from the muffler hanger.
6. On the right hand side, remove the following:
6.1. Muffler hanger
6.2. Fuel tank shield bolt, nut, and shield
7. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the muffler to the vehicle.
2. On the right hand side, install the following:

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2.1. Fuel tank shield, bolt, and nut
- Tighten the fuel tank shield nut to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the fuel tank shield bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2.2. Muffler hanger
Tighten the muffler hanger nuts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the muffler to the muffler hanger.





4. Install the rear exhaust pipe and bolts to the intermediate exhaust pipe.
Tighten the intermediate exhaust pipe-to-rear exhaust pipe bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Reposition the rear stabilizer shaft to the crossmember.
6. Install the rear stabilizer shaft clamps, bolts and nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
7. Lower the vehicle.