Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions) .
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning) .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




2. Remove the 3 nuts attaching the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
3. Position the exhaust system rearward, enough to allow clearance to remove the seal.




4. Remove the exhaust manifold seal from the exhaust manifold flange. Discard the seal.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW seal to the exhaust manifold flange.




2. Position the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the 3 nuts attaching the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

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

4. Lower the vehicle.