How to Install a Performance Muffler

Follow these steps to rev up your car with a performance muffler. This is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project, as long as you take the necessary safety precautions.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Spare tire
• Auto jack
• Tool box

Prepare to Replace the Old Muffler

1. Turn off the car, and make sure the vehicle is sitting on flat, solid ground.

2. Use an auto jack to raise the rear end of the vehicle about 2 feet off the ground.

3. Stand your spare tire upright next to your jack in the event of the jack failing.

4. Slide under your car with your tool box nearby.

Replace the Old Muffler

5. Use your wrench to loosen and remove the muffler clamp bolts.

6. Separate the muffler joints. They will slide off if they are still in good condition.

7. Remove any objects keeping the muffler still attached to the car.

8. Remove the old muffler.

Attach the New Muffler

9. Reattach any objects needed to keep the new muffler attached to the car.

10. Position the new muffler correctly into place.

11. Tighten the muffler by reattaching the muffler clamp bolts.

Make Sure Everything Works

12. Check your work to see if any wires or cables are touching the new muffler.

13. Start your engine, and check your car for any leaks.

14. Use your jack to lower the rear end of the car back onto solid ground.

Tips & Warnings

• Drive your car after the installation to see if the vehicle drives properly.

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