Exhaust Y-Pipe
Exhaust Y-Pipe - 3.0LExhaust Y-Pipe - 3.0L:
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. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
^ Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the exhaust Y-pipe to hang from the flexible end. Support the exhaust Y-pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger from the Y-pipe.
5. Remove and discard the 4 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and remove the Y-pipe.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new exhaust Y-pipe gaskets and nuts.