Exhaust Y-Pipe

Exhaust Y-Pipe

Removal

1. NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange nuts.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.

3. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts, the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-RH catalytic converter nuts and the Y-pipe.
- Discard the nuts and gaskets.

Installation

1. Install the exhaust Y-pipe with new gaskets and nuts.
- Hand-tighten all fasteners.

2. Tighten the exhaust Y-pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Tighten the exhaust Y-pipe-to-RH catalytic converter nuts.
- Alternately tighten the 2 nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Tighten the exhaust Y-pipe-to-muffler and tail pipe flange nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).