Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler4 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 muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
^ 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 N.m (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.