Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
REMOVAL- 3.7LCAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor(s).
4. Remove the exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe nuts (Fig. 5).
5. Remove exhaust pipe to converter exhaust clamp.
6. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter front flange.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect the exhaust pipe(s) to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Align and connect the exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter flange (Fig. 7). Install exhaust clamp and tighten clamp nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect oxygen sensor connector(s).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary.
6. Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if necessary.