Exhaust Pipe - Removal

REMOVAL










WARNING: The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. Never attempt to service any part of the exhaust system until it is cooled. Special care should be taken when working near the catalytic converter. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after a short period of engine operation time.

1. Disconnect the negative battery.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Apply penetrating oil to exhaust pipe band clamp, and fasteners (2).
4. Loosen band clamp for resonator/pipe assembly.
5. Remove exhaust pipe mounting nuts (2) at cross under pipe (3).
6. Remove exhaust pipe (1) and gasket from vehicle.
7. Discard band clamp.

3.6L





1. Disconnect the negative battery.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove the front muffler/resonator pipe grommet (4).
4. Using a jack or suitable stand. Position the stand under the muffler piping to help support and aid in removal from the cross-under pipe.






NOTE: Removal of the half shaft will gain access to the exhaust pipe and aid in its separation due to tight tolerances.

5. Remove the right side front half shaft Half Shaft - Removal.
6. Loosen clamp (5) and remove the exhaust pipe (2) from cross-under pipe (4).