| Components |

| 1. Front muffler 2. GPF 3. Center muffler | 4. Rear muffler 5. Gasket 6. Hanger |
Removal and installation1.Disconnect the battery negative terminal.2.Remove the engine room under cover.(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")3.
Removal and InstallationFront Muffler1.Disconnect the battery negative terminal.2.Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (A).3.Remove the heat protector (A).
Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the heater and blower assembly.(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3.Loosen the mounting screws and remove the driver's temperature control actuator (A).4.Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.3.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.