Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the catalytic converter to rear exhaust manifold pipe nuts.

Caution: Refer to Flex Decoupler Caution in the Preface section.

3. Position the exhaust system rearward, enough to allow the studs located in the catalytic converter to clear the rear exhaust manifold pipe.
4. Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.



5. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold bolts.
6. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe to the front exhaust manifold pipe bolts.
7. Remove and discard the rear exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
8. Remove and discard the rear exhaust manifold pipe seal.
9. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe flange.

Caution: When inspecting or replacing exhaust system components, make sure there is adequate clearance from all points on the underbody to prevent overheating of the floor pan and possible damage to the passenger compartment insulation and trim materials.

1. Install the following components to the rear exhaust manifold pipe.

1.1.	Position a NEW rear exhaust manifold pipe seal and the rear exhaust manifold pipe flange to the rear exhaust manifold pipe.

1.2.	Insert and snug the 2 rear exhaust manifold pipe to flange bolts.

1.3.	Insert the 2 rear exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold bolts.

1.4.	Place a NEW rear exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold gasket onto the bolts.

2. Install and position the rear exhaust manifold pipe to the front exhaust manifold pipe and exhaust manifold.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the rear exhaust manifold pipe to exhaust manifold bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

4. Tighten the rear exhaust manifold pipe to front exhaust manifold pipe bolts.

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




5. Place a NEW catalytic converter gasket over the catalytic converter studs.

Caution: Refer to Flex Decoupler Caution in the Preface section.

6. Position the catalytic converter to the rear exhaust manifold pipe.
7. Install the catalytic converter to the rear exhaust manifold pipe.

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

8. Lower the vehicle.