Muffler: Service and Repair

EXHAUST PIPE AND MAIN MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
The exhaust pipe is divided into three parts: the front pipe, the center pipe, and the main muffler.

REMOVAL
Pre-removal -- Remove under cover

Main Muffler Removal Steps
1. Main muffler assembly
2. Gasket
3. Muffler cutter
4. Hanger
5. Tail hanger
6. Bear hanger
7. Bear floor heat protector panel

Center Exhaust Pipe Removal Steps
8. Center exhaust pipe
9. Gasket
10. Hanger protector
11. Hanger
12. Hanger bracket

Catalytic Converter Removal Steps
13. Catalytic converter
14. Gasket
15. Front floor heat protector panel

Front Exhaust Pipe Removal Steps
16. Heated oxygen sensor connection
- The exhaust manifold threads must be cleaned with a 18 mm (0.7 in) x 1.5 +6E tap after the heated oxygen sensor has been removed.
- If reusing the original sensor, coat the sensor threads with an antiseize compoound such as loctite 771-64 or equivalent. New sensors have compound on the threads and do not require an additional coating.

17. Front exhaust pipe
18. Gasket
19. Protector
20. Hanger

INSTALLATION
Reverse procedure to install.