For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

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

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Position the heat shield and install the nuts.

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

2. Position the exhaust resonator and install the isolators.
3. Install and tighten the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold pipe to the exhaust resonator.

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

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