Exhaust Pipe Replacement Single Exhaust System

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.



3. Remove the three-way catalytic converter bolts from the three-way catalytic converter.



4. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust muffler.
5. Remove the insulators from the exhaust pipe.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

1. Position the new exhaust pipe under the vehicle and support the pipe.
2. Install the insulators to the exhaust pipe.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the three-way catalytic converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the three-way catalytic converter bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust pipe to the exhaust muffler. Refer to Clamps Description .

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.

Exhaust Pipe Replacement Dual Exhaust System

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.



3. Remove the exhaust pipe from the right and the left exhaust mufflers.

Important: The cut must be made on the straight pipe closest to the curve (1) coming out of the left exhaust muffler. Do not cut on the curve or the bend.

4. The left muffler cut location is shown.



5. Remove the three-way catalytic converter bolts from the three-way catalytic converter.



6. Disconnect the insulators from the exhaust pipe.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle.

1. Position the new exhaust pipe under the vehicle and support the pipe.
2. Connect the insulators to the exhaust pipe.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the exhaust pipe to the exhaust mufflers. Refer to Clamps Description .

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




4. Install the three-way catalytic converter bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the three-way catalytic converter bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.