Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 29800 Cut-Off Tool

Important: When replacing the intermediate pipe, service mufflers will be required.





1. Support the resonator and mufflers.
2. Remove the exhaust hangers.





3. Use the J 29800 in order to cut the pipe (1) at the resonator and mufflers.
4. Remove the intermediate pipe (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Use the U bolt type clamp to loosely assemble the muffler and the intermediate pipe.
^ Position the clamp on the left side muffler so that the nuts are toward the left side of the vehicle.
^ Position the clamp on the right side muffler so that the nuts are toward the right side of the vehicle.
2. Use the U bolt type clamp to loosely assemble the intermediate pipe to the resonator.
^ Position the clamp on the left side of the muffler so that the nuts are toward the left side of the vehicle.
^ Position the clamp on the right side muffler so that the nuts are toward the right side of the vehicle.





3. Install the exhaust hangers.
4. Align the system for proper clearances.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Tighten the pipe clamps and then tighten the hanger fasteners.
^ Tighten the clamp nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).