Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Replacement
Removal Procedure
The muffler is serviced as one piece from the catalytic converter to the tail pipe.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

2. Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

Use a utility stand in order to support the catalytic converter.





3. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
4. Remove the catalytic converter gasket.





5. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust pipes.
6. Support and lower the rear crossmember. AWD models refer to Crossmember Replacement.
7. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipes towards the front of the vehicle and over the rear axle.
8. Clean the catalytic converter flange and the muffler flange.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the muffler and exhaust pipes over the rear axle and towards the rear of the vehicle.





2. Install the exhaust hanger insulators to the exhaust pipes.
3. Install rear crossover. AWD models.





4. Install a new catalytic converter gasket.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the catalytic converter bolts.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.