Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Suitably support the exhaust system.
- Disconnect the insulators from the exhaust pipe.
- Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
- Remove the catalytic converter gasket.
- Cut the exhaust pipe from the exhaust mufflers.
- Remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in the Preface section.
Important: The cut must be made approximately 38 mm (1.5 in) from the mufflers to ensure adequate overlap for clamping.
Installation Procedure
- Position the exhaust pipe under the vehicle and support the pipe.
- Install the insulators to the exhaust pipe.
- Install the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamps. Do not tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
- Install the exhaust pipe to the mufflers.
- Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts.
- Install a new catalytic converter gasket.
- Install the catalytic converter bolts.
- Remove the support from the exhaust system.
- Inspect for exhaust system leaks and underbody contact.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust muffler inlet pipe clamp nuts to 50 N·m
(37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).
