Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair
Resonator ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the muffler to resonator clamp nuts (1, 2)
3. Remove the right exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts (1).
4. Remove the right exhaust muffler pipe hanger insulator retainers from the support rods.
5. Rotate the right exhaust muffler and remove the right exhaust muffler from the resonator.
6. Remove the resonator hanger insulator retainers from the resonator support rods.
7. Remove the hanger insulators from the resonator.
8. Rotate and remove the resonator from the left muffler.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the resonator to the left muffler.
2. Install the hanger insulators to the resonator.
3. Install the resonator hanger insulator retainers to the resonator support rods.
4. Install the right exhaust muffler to the resonator.
5. Install the right exhaust muffler pipe insulator hangers to the support rods and the right exhaust muffler.
6. Install the insulator hanger retainers to the support rods.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
7. Install the exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts (1).
Tighten the exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts (1) to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the muffler to resonator clamp nuts (1, 2).
Tighten the muffler to resonator clamp nuts (1, 2) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Inspect the exhaust system clearances.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.