Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement.
3. Remove the heated oxygen sensors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2.

1

Nut (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
28 N·m (21 lb ft)

2

Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

3

Exhaust Flex Pipe Assembly

Procedure

Remove and discard the gaskets.