Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Service Precautions.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the oil pan skid plate , if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement .




3. Disconnect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensors harness connectors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2.




4. Remove the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifold nuts (1).
5. Remove the exhaust seals (2 and 3) and discard.

Installation Procedure




1. Install NEW exhaust manifold seals (2 and 3).
2. Install the catalytic converter pipe to the exhaust manifolds.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the catalytic converter pipe to exhaust manifold nuts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4. Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement .




5. Connect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensors harness connectors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2 , Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 and Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 2.
6. Install the oil pan skid plate if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Inspect for exhaust leaks.