Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Pipe Replacement (Dual)

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Support the exhaust system.





3. Disconnect the insulators from the exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.





5. Remove the catalytic converter gasket.

Important: The cut must be made approximately 38 mm (1.5 inch) from the mufflers to ensure adequate overlap for clamping.

6. Cut the exhaust pipe from the exhaust mufflers.





7. Remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

1. Position the exhaust pipe under the vehicle and support the pipe.





2. Install the insulators to the exhaust pipe.
3. Install the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamps. Do not tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
4. Install the exhaust pipe to the mufflers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
^ Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





6. Install a new catalytic converter gasket.
7. Install the catalytic converter bolts.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the support from the exhaust system.





9. Inspect for exhaust system leaks and underbody contact.
10. Lower the vehicle.