Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield
For additional information, refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Service and Repair





Torque to: 10 Nm

















NOTE:
Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

Torque to: 22 Nm





CAUTION: Make sure that the exhaust system is supported with suitable retaining straps.
2 With assistance, remove the exhaust system.
E21 - Transmission jack





NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Torque to: 45 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.





CAUTION: Make sure there is a clearance (A) of 25 mm to 30 mm between the closest points of the LH catalytic converter and the front driveshaft.