Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Pipe Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the exhaust pipe to right catalytic converter nuts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust pipe to muffler nuts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle.