Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.5L, 3.0L

Removal

NOTICE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.

All vehicles

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

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

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.

3.0L vehicles

4. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
- Discard the gasket.

5. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
- Discard the gasket.

2.5L vehicles

6. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
- Discard the gasket.

Installation

2.5L vehicles

1. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3.0L vehicles

2. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Using a new gasket, install the 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

All vehicles

4. Using a new gasket, install 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.

6. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.