Muffler

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

Front Muffler

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the engine cover.

   (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Cover)

3. 3

   Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (A), then separate it from the bracket.

   

4. 4

   Remove the front muffler heat shield (A).

   Tightening torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m (1.0–1.2 kgf·m, 7.2–8.7 ft-lbf)

   

5. 5

   Remove the front muffler.

   1. Remove the front muffler hanger bracket (A).

      Torque: 29.4–39.2 N·m (3.0–4.0 kgf·m, 21.7–28.9 ft·lbf)

   2. Remove the front muffler (B).

      Tightening torque: 39.2–58.8 N·m (4.0–6.0 kgf·m, 28.9–43.4 lbf·ft)

      

6. 6

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Catalytic Converter & Center Muffler Assembly

1. 1

   Remove the front muffler heat shield (A).

   Tightening torque: 9.8–11.8 N·m (1.0–1.2 kgf·m, 7.2–8.7 ft-lbf)

   

2. 2

   Remove the catalytic converter and center muffler assembly.

   1. Remove the catalytic converter and center muffler hanger.

   2. Remove the catalytic converter and center muffler assembly (A).

      Tightening torque: 39.2–58.8 N·m (4.0–6.0 kgf·m, 28.9–43.4 lbf·ft)

      

3. 3

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Muffler

1. 1

   Remove the rear muffler (A).

   Tightening torque: 39.2–58.8 N·m (4.0–6.0 kgf·m, 28.9–43.4 lbf·ft)

   

2. 2

   Install in the reverse order of removal.