Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Pipe Replacement (LY7)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the exhaust pipe to muffler nuts.




3. Remove the exhaust pipe to right catalytic converter nuts.
4. Pull back the muffler assembly in order to remove the exhaust pipe from the right catalytic converter.
5. Remove and discard the exhaust pipe gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW exhaust pipe gasket.
2. Pull back the muffler assembly in order to install the exhaust pipe to the right catalytic converter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the exhaust pipe to right catalytic converter nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust pipe to muffler nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.