Muffler and Tailpipe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: Using an abrasive pad, clean the exhaust Torca® clamp surface area of any surface rust.

Position the muffler and tail pipe assembly.
NOTE: If equipped, do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the muffler and tailpipe may occur.

Slide the muffler and tail pipe assembly into the exhaust intermediate pipe until the alignment nub on the exhaust intermediate pipe is properly positioned into the L-notch on the muffler and tail pipe.
Support the muffler and tailpipe with a jackstand.
Position the rear tailpipe hanger isolator on the frame and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Position the rear muffler isolator and bracket assembly on the frame and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) and 3.7L vehicles
Position the muffler inlet pipe bracket support isolator on the frame and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
All vehicles
Position the front muffler isolator and bracket assembly and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Tighten the exhaust intermediate pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe assembly Torca® clamp.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).