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(2) Place the exhaust system on two supports (one on side of muffler, one behind the resonator). Connect (3) Install the system’s rubber isolators onto the support brackets. (4) Visually inspect the isolators. They should be straight when viewing from front to back of the vehi- (5) Tighten band clamps to the proper torque. MUFFLER AND FRONT RESONATOR REMOVAL (1) Remove exhaust module and rear resonator/ pipe. (2) Loosen clamp and separate rear resonator/pipe from muffler. INSTALLATION (1) Install rear resonator/pipe onto new muffler/ resonator, but do not tighten clamp until exhaust (2) Install exhaust system. Refer to procedure out- lined in this section. (3) Tighten all exhaust band clamps to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.). TAILPIPE/REAR RESONATOR (1) With the exhaust system removed, loosen the clamp of the tailpipe/rear resonator assembly to the (2) Install the correct tailpipe/resonator assembly onto the rear module and loose assemble the accom- (3) Install exhaust system. Refer to procedure out- lined in this section. (4) Tighten all band clamps to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.). CATALYTIC CONVERTERS RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL (1) Raise vehicle on hoist. outlined in this section. (3) Loosen or remove nut attaching right pipe to transaxle bracket. (4) Loosen extension pipe band clamp. Fig. 4 Exhaust Module Supports LH EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLD 11 - 5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |