Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).

Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice (Catalytic Converter Movement Notice).

2. Remove the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.

Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.


3. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
4. Reposition the exhaust system.




5. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.




2. Return the exhaust system to the proper position.
3. Connect any hangers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Install the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

5. Remove the exhaust system support.
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
7. Lower the vehicle.