Caution: Always wear protective goggles and gloves when removing exhaust parts as falling rust and sharp edges from worn exhaust components could result in serious personal injury.

Notice: When jacking or lifting the vehicle from the frame side rails, be certain lift pads do not contact the three-way catalytic converter as damage to the converter will result.

Notice: Replacement of exhaust system parts must be OEM standard to ensure that the vehicle operates as designed.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .



3. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe to manifold flange bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe and seal from the vehicle.

1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe and new seal to the vehicle.
2. Install the exhaust manifold pipe to manifold flange bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe to manifold flange bolts to 30  N·m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
4. Lower the vehicle.