Exhaust System: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove two retaining nuts and bolts that connect the exhaust system flex tube to the dual converter Y pipe. Remove and discard exhaust converter outlet gasket. Remove two retaining nuts and bolt that connect the exhaust system flex tube to the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC). Remove and discard exhaust converter outlet gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Install exhaust system flex tube into muffler.
2. Install new exhaust converter outlet gaskets.
3. Loosely install retaining nuts and bolts to exhaust system flex tube and dual converter Y pipe.
4. Position exhaust clamp. Tighten to 34-46 Nm (25-33 ft. lbs.).
5. Install exhaust system flex tube to three way catalytic converter. Tighten bolts to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb-ft).
6. Align exhaust system. Install muffler to exhaust system flex tube. Tighten all nuts and bolts, starting at front of system, to specification.
7. Check system for exhaust leaks.
8. Lower vehicle.