Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler

- 4 DOOR MODEL





- 5 DOOR MODEL





REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the muffler.
- 4 DOOR MODEL





- 5 DOOR MODEL





4) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
5) Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.

- 4 DOOR MODEL





- 5 DOOR MODEL





INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
- Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
- After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.

Tightening torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
- 4 DOOR MODEL





- 5 DOOR MODEL





INSPECTION
1) Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.