Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Pipe ReplacementRemoval Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the four nuts securing the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold pipe.
Notice: Refer to Flex Decoupler Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Position the exhaust system rearward, enough to allow the studs located in the front of the catalytic converter to clear the exhaust manifold pipe.
4. Remove the catalytic converter gasket. Do not reuse the gasket.
5. Remove the two nuts attaching the exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe and the gasket. Do not reuse the gasket.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Place a NEW exhaust manifold pipe gasket over the right exhaust manifold studs.
2. Position the exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the two nuts attaching the exhaust manifold pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
^ Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Place a NEW catalytic converter gasket over the catalytic converter studs.
Notice: Refer to Flex Decoupler Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Position the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold pipe.
6. Install the four nuts in order to secure the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold pipe.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.