Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System

Removal

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

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Remove the floor bracket.
- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.







4. Release the LH catalytic converter-to-muffler clamp.
5. Release the RH catalytic converter-to-muffler clamp.







6. With assistance, remove the exhaust system.
- Disconnect the 4 exhaust hangers.







Installation
1. With assistance, install the exhaust system.
- Attach the exhaust hangers.
2. Tighten the catalyst-to-muffler clamps.
- Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).
3. Install the bracket.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
4. Connect the battery ground cable.