For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the exhaust resonator to exhaust manifold pipe bolts.
3. Remove the heat shield to body attachment nuts.
4. Lower the exhaust by removing some isolators and remove the heat shield.

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the heat shield and install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the heat shield-to-body attachment nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

2. Position the exhaust pipe and install the isolators.
3. Install the exhaust resonator to exhaust manifold pipe fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
5. Check the exhaust system for leaks.