Intermediate Pipe Replacement 2.2L

Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex joint when moving the flex joint from the normal mounting position.

Important: A service muffler will be needed when replacing the intermediate pipe on an originally equipped, welded system.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the three-way catalytic converter.



3. Cut the intermediate pipe at the muffler.



4. Remove the intermediate pipe from the three-way catalytic converter.



5. Remove the intermediate pipe from the hanger.
6. Remove the intermediate pipe.



7. Remove the muffler from the hangers.



8. Remove the three-way catalytic converter seals.
9. Clean the flange surface.

1. Install the three-way catalytic converter seals.



2. Install the intermediate pipe to the hanger.



3. Install the intermediate pipe to the three-way catalytic converter.



4. Install the muffler to the hangers.



5. Weld the muffler to the intermediate pipe.
6. Lower the vehicle.

Intermediate Pipe Replacement 2.4L

Notice: Do not over-flex or damage the flex joint when moving the flex joint from the normal mounting position.

Important: A service muffler will be needed when replacing the intermediate pipe on an originally equipped, welded system.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Support the three-way catalytic converter.



3. Cut the intermediate pipe at the muffler.



4. Remove the intermediate pipe from the three-way catalytic converter.



5. Remove the intermediate pipe from the hanger.
6. Remove the intermediate pipe.



7. Remove the muffler from the hanger.



8. Remove the three-way catalytic converter seal.
9. Clean the flange surface.

1. Install the three-way catalytic converter seal.



2. Install the intermediate pipe to the hanger.



3. Install the intermediate pipe to the three-way catalytic converter.



4. Install the muffler to the hangers.



5. Weld the muffler to the intermediate pipe.
6. Lower the vehicle.