Front Muffler

Front Muffler
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal

WARNING: Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Rear Muffler Rear Muffler





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

NOTE:
Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Torque to: 55 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.

Torque to: 9 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.

NOTE:
Apply lubricant to the exhaust mount to aid installation.

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.

Torque to: 30 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.