Exhaust System: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: Heavy work gloves and eye protection must be worn when modifying the exhaust heat shield, and when removing and installing the intermediate exhaust pipe isolator. The exhaust heat shield edges are extremely sharp and contact with the edges could cause personal injury. make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned prior to lifting. to help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which components are being removed. make sure hoist does not contact fuel or brake lines.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe bolt and isolator.

INSTALLATION
1. Install replacement isolator on mounting bracket.

NOTE: Inspect exhaust system isolators used at the three way catalytic converter. Verify that the interference fit exists between each body attachment hanger and isolator. Also, check to see if the attachment hole on the isolator is worn. If a loose fit exists or if the isolator attachment hole is worn, replace the isolator.

2. Install isolator fastener. Torque Isolator Fastener at Intermediate Pipe to 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).