Removal Procedure
Important: On some models, the muffler services with an exhaust pipe, not separately
but as a complete unit.
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle with safety
stands.
- Loosen the front clamps from the muffler, if applicable. Remove
the retaining nuts from the front muffler flange, if applicable. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
.
- Loosen the rear clamp from the muffler, if applicable.
- Remove the hangers from
the exhaust system, as required.
- Remove the muffler from
the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the muffler to
the vehicle.
- Install the hangers to
the exhaust system, as required.
- Tighten the rear clamp to the muffler, if applicable.
- Tighten the front clamps to the muffler, if applicable. Install
the new gasket and retaining nuts to the front muffler flange, if applicable.
Tighten the nuts. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement
.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.