Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Use a utility stand to support the catalytic converter.
3. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.






4. Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

Remove the catalytic converter nuts from the exhaust manifold.
5. Disconnect the catalytic converter from the catalytic converter hangers.
6. Reposition the exhaust system in order to access the exhaust seal.





7. Remove the catalytic converter seal.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the catalytic converter seal.





2. Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
3. Connect the catalytic converter to the catalytic converter hangers.
4. Remove the utility stand.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the catalytic converter nuts.
Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
7. Lower the vehicle.