Removal and Installation

Exhaust System-3.9L





Special Tool(s)





Material

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: Remove the brace when removing only the muffler.

Remove the bolts and the brace.
3. To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps.





To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:








4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.


5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Check and, if necessary, align the exhaust system.

Item 3: Exhaust Hanger Bracket Removal Note
1. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket and the exhaust hanger isolator as an assembly.

Item 9: Catalyst Monitor Sensor Removal Note





1. Using the special tool, remove the catalyst monitor sensors.

Item 10: Heated Oxygen Sensor Removal Note





1. Using the special tool, remove the heated oxygen sensors.

Item 10: Heated Oxygen Sensor Installation Note
1. Apply anti-seize to the threads of the sensors before installation. Using the special tool, install the sensor.

Item 9: Catalyst Monitor Sensor Installation Note
1. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the sensors before installation. Using the special tool, install the sensor.