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Exhaust Pipe Replacement (w/RPO MT2)




Exhaust Pipe Replacement (LZ9 w/RPO MT2)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.9L) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7, LZ9) Exhaust Muffler Replacement.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe to right catalytic converter nuts.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe from the right catalytic converter.
4. Remove and discard the exhaust pipe gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW exhaust pipe gasket.
2. Install the exhaust pipe to the right catalytic converter.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

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

Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

4. Install the muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (2.4L, 3.5L, and 3.9L) Exhaust Muffler ReplacementExhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7, LZ9) Exhaust Muffler Replacement.