Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Downpipe - 2.5L

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Intermediate Pipe- 2.5L, Hybrid .

3. Remove the 2 exhaust bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


4. Remove the 2 exhaust downpipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust downpipe.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).


5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gaskets and nuts.