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