REPLACING PRIMARY
MUFFLER (CATALYTIC
CONVERTER)

Disconnect oxygen sensor plug on the
right wheel house.
Take electric leads out of holders.

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Unscrew muffler assembly on the
flanges.

Installation:
Check gaskets, replacing if necessary.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Align flanges parallel.
Tightening torque = 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs).

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Important!
Different gaskets.
The wide seal seats on the connector
of the right pipe.

Primary and Final Muffler Connection
Layout Drawing:

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Unscrew both exhaust pipes on the
exhaust manifolds.

Installation:
Replace self-locking nuts.
Check gaskets, replacing if necessary.

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Loosen support on transmission.
Unscrew support on the exhaust tab.

Installation:
Tighten bolts only after finishing
installation of the exhaust assembly
without tension.

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Support the exhaust assembly.
Unscrew holder for the suspension of
the exhaust assembly.

Installation:
Align holder by moving the tabs on the
exhaust and tighten the bolts with preload
only after finishing installation of
the exhaust assembly.
Tightening torque = 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

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Lift out the primary muffler together
with the oxygen sensor.