Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.3L, 3.0L

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe.

All vehicles

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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.





3. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

3.0L only
4. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

5. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
^ Discard the gasket.
^ Tighten in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten the passenger side nut to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten the driver side nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 3: Tighten the passenger side nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

2.3L only
6. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
^ Discard the gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

All vehicles
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new gaskets and nuts.

8. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.