Exhaust System: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the protective shields as necessary.
3. Disconnect the electrical connection from the oxygen sensor.





4. Loosen the clamp at the slip joint (2).
5. Remove the nuts (5) at the rear exhaust system flange.





6. Disconnect the exhaust hangers from the rear exhaust system.
7. Slide the rear exhaust system rearward in order to disengage the flange and the slip joint.
8. Remove the rear exhaust system.
9. Transfer the oxygen sensor if you are replacing the rear exhaust system.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the rear exhaust system.
2. Slide the rear exhaust system forward in order to engage the flange and the slip joint.
3. Connect the exhaust hangers to the rear exhaust system.





NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the nuts (5) to the rear exhaust system flange.
^ Tighten the nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the clamp (2) at the slip joint.
^ Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





6. Connect the electrical connector to the oxygen sensor.
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle.