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Exhaust Rear Silencer Replacement

Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .



2. Measure the distance "a" between the muffler and the connection of the exhaust on the new replacement muffler.
3. Transfer the measurement "a" to the exhaust pipe (1).
4. Separate the muffler at the determined cut line with a suitable tool.
5. Remove the exhaust muffler hanger bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the rear exhaust muffler clamp onto the rear cut exhaust pipe.
2. Install the rear muffler exhaust hanger bracket and tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
3. Install the rear exhaust muffler (1) to the rear pipe and tighten the clamp nut (2) to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.