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Exhaust System: Muffler: Installation

  1. Position muffler and tailpipe assembly into vehicle.
  2. Position muffler and catalytic converter flanges together and install nuts (Figure ). DO NOT  tighten nuts at this time.
  3. Install tailpipe hangers into the insulators (Figure ).
  4. Make sure the muffler and tailpipe are correctly positioned and the proper alignment. The minimum clearance between components is 25mm (1 inch).
  5. Tighten muffler to catalytic converter flange nuts to 28.5 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  6. Lower vehicle.
  7. Start engine check for leaks.