Front Pipe Replacement Gasoline Engines
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.
- Remove the exhaust lower bracket bolts.
- Remove the exhaust lower bracket.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe nuts and the gasket.
- Remove the nuts that attach the exhaust front pipe to the exhaust front muffler.
- Remove the gasket from the muffler.
- Disconnect the exhaust front pipe from the rubber hanger.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe.
- Clean the sealing surfaces on the front muffler pipe flange and the exhaust front pipe.
- Inspect the exhaust front pipe for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
Installation Procedure
- Install the exhaust front pipe and the gasket.
- Connect the exhaust front pipe to the rubber hanger.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the exhaust front muffler to the exhaust front pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the gasket and the exhaust front pipe nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust lower bracket.
- Install the exhaust lower bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bracket bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
Front Pipe Replacement Diesel Engine
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while
it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.
Notice: 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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor 1 connector.
- Remove the rubber hanger.
- Remove the exhaust front pipe with the gasket. If damaged, replace the new gasket.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the exhaust front pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust front pipe nuts to 40 N·m (29.5 lb ft).
- Install the rubber hanger.
- Connect the exhaust gas temperature sensor/connector.
- Connect the negative battery cables.