Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair

Resonator - 3.5L
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-resonator nuts.
^ Discard the gasket.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Remove the Torca(R) clamp.
4. Separate the resonator from the muffler and tailpipe and remove the resonator.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new gasket and nuts.
6. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.