Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) retainer.





3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
4. Support the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe with adjustable jackstands.





5. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.





6. Remove the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
7. Remove the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.
8. Lower the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).
2. Raise the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
3. Install the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 50 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).





6. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
7. Connect the CPA retainer.
8. Remove the adjustable jackstands from catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe.
9. Lower the vehicle.