Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust Hanger Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (H2OS) electrical connector.
3. Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold.
4. Discard the old exhaust seal. Do NOT reuse the seal.





5. Remove the nuts that secure the catalytic converter pipe to the muffler.





6. Remove the bolt securing the exhaust hanger to the transmission mount.
7. Remove the catalytic converter and exhaust hanger assembly from the vehicle.





8. Remove the exhaust hanger from the catalytic converter.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust hanger to the catalytic converter.
2. Install the catalytic converter and exhaust hanger assembly to the vehicle.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





3. Install the bolt securing the catalytic converter pipe hanger to the transmission mount.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).





4. Install the catalytic converter pipe to the muffler.

IMPORTANT: The exhaust flange nuts must be tightened evenly to align the joint and prevent exhaust leaks.

5. Hand thread both nuts evenly until they contact the exhaust flange.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

IMPORTANT: Do NOT reuse the old exhaust seal. ALWAYS replace the exhaust seal to prevent exhaust teaks.





6. Install the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold with a NEW exhaust seal.
7. Hand thread the nuts evenly against the exhaust flange until the pipe is secure.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

8. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (H2OS) electrical connector.
9. Lower the vehicle.