Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. If equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine, remove the intermediate pipe to muffler nuts.





3. If equipped with a 3.5L (LX9) engine, remove the rear catalytic converter to muffler nuts.





4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler from the hangers.

Installation Procedure





1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler to the hangers.





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

If equipped with a 3.5L (LX9) engine, remove the rear catalytic converter to muffler nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





3. If equipped with a 2.2L (L61) engine, install the intermediate pipe to muffler nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.