Muffler Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Support the exhaust system using a suitable jack.




Warning: Do not touch the exhaust system if the vehicle has been running. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.

3. Remove the rear insulator hanger to body retaining bolts (1).





Note: The left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining nuts (3) are single use parts. They must be discarded after removal.

4. Remove the left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining bolts (3).
5. Disconnect the left rear muffler (1) from the intermediate exhaust assembly (2).




6. Remove the left rear muffler (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note: The originally equipped exhaust extension pipe can be cut and reused when replacing a rear muffler. Only reuse if the extension pipe is in an acceptable condition.

1. Clean the threads of the rear exhaust assembly with a suitable cleaning solvent.




2. Install the left rear muffler (1) to the vehicle.




3. Connect the left rear muffler (1) to the intermediate exhaust assembly (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the left rear muffler to intermediate exhaust assembly retaining bolts (3) and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).




5. Install the rear insulator hanger to body retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb ft).
6. Make sure that the exhaust system is clear of all other components and chassis. If the exhaust system is not clear of all the other components loosen all retaining nuts and re-align. Refer to Exhaust System Alignment (Procedures).
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.