Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not use oil or grease based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

NOTE: Oil or grease based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
^ To install, tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new gaskets.