Muffler and Exhaust Pipe. Removal and Installation

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Air Saw

Removal

NOTICE: The production muffler and exhaust pipe assembly is one-piece construction. The service muffler and exhaust pipe are two-piece. The production exhaust system must be cut to accommodate the service sections to be installed. Before cutting any part of the exhaust system, make sure the cut position is correct in relation to the service sections to be installed.

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   If equipped.
   Remove the 4 nuts and the bracket.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Do not bend or twist the exhaust flex pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the flex pipe.

   Carefully measure and cut the muffler and exhaust pipe where shown.
   Use common equipment: pneumatic saw

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the front muffler and exhaust pipe assembly isolators and remove the 2 catalytic converter to muffler and exhaust pipe assembly nuts. Remove the front muffler and exhaust pipe section.
   

   • Remove the front muffler and exhaust pipe section.

   • Discard the 2 nuts and the gasket.

   • Disconnect the 2 isolators and remove the rear muffler and exhaust pipe section.

   

Installation

1. 1
   Install the rear muffler and exhaust pipe section and attach the 2 isolators.
2. 2
   1. Connect the front muffler and exhaust pipe isolators.

   2. Install a new gasket and 2 new catalytic converter to muffler and exhaust pipe nuts.
      Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)

   3. Install the service clamp.
      Torque: 33 lb-ft (45 N·m)

   

3. 3
   If equipped.
   Install the 4 nuts and the bracket.
   Torque: 30 lb-ft (40 N·m)