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. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




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. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery