Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Flexible Pipe

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Lifting Points .

2. Loosen the Torca(R) clamp retainer.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).





3. NOTE: Do not damage or tear the isolator during removal.
Using soapy water, detach the exhaust flexible pipe isolator.





4. NOTE: Install a new gasket and 2 new nuts.
Remove the flexible pipe and discard the 2 nuts and gasket.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).





Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.