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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: On some models, the muffler services with an exhaust pipe, not separately but as a complete unit.

  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands.
  2. 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 .
  3. Loosen the rear clamp from the muffler, if applicable.

  4. Object Number: 160898  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hangers from the exhaust system, as required.

  6. Object Number: 364213  Size: SH
  7. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 364213  Size: SH
  1. Install the muffler to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 160898  Size: SH
  3. Install the hangers to the exhaust system, as required.
  4. Tighten the rear clamp to the muffler, if applicable.
  5. 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 .
  6. Remove the safety stands.
  7. Lower the vehicle.