Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the catalytic converter pipe.





3. Remove the nuts retaining the exhaust pipe flange to the muffler.
4. Remove the exhaust pipe.
5. Remove the both flange gaskets.

Installation Procedure





1. Install new gaskets to the muffler flange and the catalytic converter pipe flange.
3. Install the exhaust pipe.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the nuts for the muffler to the exhaust pipe.





4. Install the nuts for the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust pipe.
^ Tighten the flange nuts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Verify the exhaust system for proper clearance and the alignment of all components.
6. Lower the vehicle.