AP Exhaust 70002 Exhaust Muffler Assembly

AP Exhaust 70002 Muffler Assembly for Toyota Highlander

AP Exhaust 70002 is an exhaust muffler assembly built with aluminized steel for select Toyota Highlander applications. It is listed for welded OE-style systems, making it a direct replacement option for 2009-2012 Toyota Highlander models with the matching factory configuration.

Key Features

• Exhaust muffler assembly for select Toyota Highlander vehicles
• Aluminized steel construction for corrosion resistance in exhaust service
• OE-style welded assembly application
• Part number 70002 for easy identification
• Cross-references AP Exhaust 70002 for the same application

Fitment Details

Compatible with 2011-2012 Toyota Highlander, N/A, welded assembly; Japan-built; OE system was a welded assembly. Compatible with 2009-2010 Toyota Highlander, N/A, welded assembly; OE system was a welded assembly.

This AP Exhaust 70002 muffler assembly is intended for buyers replacing a factory welded exhaust section on a Toyota Highlander. The aluminized steel construction supports exhaust system service where the original assembly has rusted, cracked, or otherwise reached the end of its usable life. Use this part when the vehicle matches the listed year and OE welded-assembly configuration.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Rust or corrosion in the original muffler assembly
• Exhaust leaks from a damaged welded section
• Noisy exhaust caused by internal muffler deterioration
• Factory assembly wear on a high-mileage Toyota Highlander
• Need for a direct replacement on a welded OE exhaust system

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle is a 2009-2012 Toyota Highlander with the listed welded OE exhaust setup before ordering. Because the factory system was a welded assembly, replacement may require transferring or replacing adjacent exhaust sections noted in the vehicle application. Confirm fitment by year and build details, especially for 2011-2012 Japan-built Highlander models.

Quality Assurance

AP Exhaust manufactures exhaust components for replacement service applications, and this muffler assembly is built from aluminized steel for durability in exhaust use. Part number 70002 is cataloged for the listed Toyota Highlander fitments and cross-references OE numbers 174200V050 and 1742036040.