Tailpipe Removal and Installation
TAILPIPE 3.7L/4.7LREMOVAL
CAUTION: 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 clamp nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove muffler to tailpipe exhaust clamp.
4. Remove the tailpipe from the front and rear insulators (Fig. 19).
5. Remove the tailpipe.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: 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. Position the tailpipe into the muffler. Install the nuts onto the clamp bolt finger tight.
2. Install the tailpipe into the insulators.
3. Position tailpipe and tighten the muffler rear clamp nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
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.