LH - Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Exhaust Flexible Pipe - LH

Removal

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

2. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.





3. Remove the 2 LH exhaust flexible pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts.
- Discard the nuts.

4. Remove the 2 LH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
- Discard the nuts.

5. Separate the LH exhaust flexible pipe from the LH and underbody catalytic converters.
- Remove the LH exhaust flexible pipe.

- Discard the gasket.

Installation

1. Install the LH exhaust flexible pipe with a new gasket and fasteners.
- Hand-tighten all fasteners.

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

3. NOTE: Make sure the LH exhaust flexible pipe is straight and is approximately 25 mm (0.984 in) from all components.

Tighten the LH exhaust flexible pipe-to-LH catalytic converter nuts.

- Alternately tighten the 2 nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.