Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Flexible Pipe

Removal

NOTE: The production catalytic converter and exhaust flexible pipe assembly is a one-piece construction. For service, the exhaust flexible pipe is a separate component and requires cutting the production catalytic connector.

1. Remove the catalytic converter, refer to the Catalytic Converter Catalytic Converter procedure.

2. NOTE: It is necessary to cut the production catalytic converter to enable the service exhaust flexible pipe section to be installed. Before cutting any part of the exhaust system, check that the position of the cut is correct in comparison to the service section being installed.
Cut the pipe as indicated in the illustration.






Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe locating cutout is aligned with the locating dowel on the catalytic converter.
Install the exhaust flexible pipe on the catalytic converter and tighten the service clamp.

- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).






2. Install the catalytic converter, refer to the Catalytic Converter Catalytic Converter procedure.