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Exhaust System Replacement





The exhaust system is welded. The following exhaust components can be serviced:
^ The front pipe/catalytic converter
^ The resonator/intermediate pipe
^ The muffler/tail pipe

When servicing the exhaust system, remember the following items:





1. Make the cut (1) close to the muffler for an intermediate pipe replacement.
2. Make the cut (1) close to the catalytic convertor when replacing the catalytic convertor.





3. Make the cut (1) for the muffler replacement.
4. Remove the remaining portions of the catalytic converter inlet pipe and outlet pipe when installing a replacement catalytic converter components:





5. Use the pipe sleeve when the following components are replaced:
5.1. The converter
5.2. The adjacent pipe

CAUTION: If replacing a converter and adjacent pipe, use the sleeve or spacer that is supplied. Failure to do so may result in a poor fit, allowing exhaust gases to be released under the vehicle. this may cause bodily injury.