Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
REMOVALWARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
CAUTION: When servicing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector. Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the oxygen sensor harness will damage the wiring and/or sensor.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s).
4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the engine exhaust manifold.
5. Disconnect the exhaust flange at the exhaust pipe to catalytic converter.
6. Slide the exhaust pipe toward rear of vehicle to disengage exhaust hanger from transmission support. Remove exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.
CAUTION: When servicing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector. Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the oxygen sensor harness will damage the wiring and/or sensor.
1. Position exhaust pipe into vehicle.
2. Position exhaust hanger into transmission support.
3. Position exhaust pipe onto exhaust manifold. Install mounting nuts and bolts. DO NOT tighten nuts and bolts at this time.
4. Position catalytic converter flange onto exhaust pipe flange. Install three nuts and tighten to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold mounting bolts and nuts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the oxygen sensor connector(s).
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Start engine check for leaks.