Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Pursuit and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exhaust Extension Pipe

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the muffler to the vehicle.
Slide the muffler inlet pipe over the extension pipe, then install the muffler to the underbody hanger insulators.
Install a muffler clamp to the muffler inlet pipe. Position the clamp approximately 19 mm (3/4 in) from the edge of the muffler inlet, with the clamp nuts oriented away from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister.
Align the muffler and tailpipe to the vehicle underbody and rear bumper fascia.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

While maintaining muffler positioning, tighten the exhaust clamp nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.