XJ-8L Sedan (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2001)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Front Muffler
Front Muffler
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.
2. Move the front muffler forward to allow the intermediate mufflers to be displaced.
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Slacken the clamps (left-hand and right-hand sides), catalytic converter to front muffler.
3. Slacken the clamps (left-hand and right-hand sides), intermediate mufflers to front muffler.
4. Remove the front muffler.
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Disconnect the front muffler from the intermediate mufflers and then from the downpipe catalytic converters.
5. Clean and inspect all exhaust joints.
Installation
1. Fit the front muffler.
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Fit the front muffler fully into the downpipe catalytic converters and then slide it rearward to engage the intermediate mufflers.