Exhaust Flexible Pipe Removal/Installation

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EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID










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. See Lifting.

2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.

- To install, tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

3. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.

4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install new gaskets and nuts.