Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Exhaust Flexible Pipe:

Removal and Installation

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

CAUTION: 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 to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new gaskets and nuts.