Muffler and Tailpipe: Installation

All vehicles

NOTE: The exhaust hanger isolators are constructed from a special material. Use only the correct specification exhaust hanger isolators or damage to the exhaust system may occur.

NOTE: Check the exhaust hanger isolators for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hanger isolators as required.

NOTE: Do not tighten the service clamp at this time.

Assemble the front muffler service section and service clamp.
Position the rear muffler service section and attach the rear exhaust hanger isolator.
NOTE: Do not tighten the service clamp at this time.

Using a service clamp, attach the front muffler service section assembly to the rear muffler service section.
- Attach the 4 exhaust hanger isolators to the front muffler service section assembly.
Tighten the service clamps to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Non-PZEV
Using a new gasket, attach the catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
PZEV
Using a new gasket, attach the exhaust flexible pipe-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly and install the 2 new nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
All vehicles
NOTE: Do not excessively bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the exhaust flexible pipe.

Remove the exhaust flexible pipe support.