Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Warning Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Warning.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.




2. Remove the exhaust front pipe to the exhaust muffler fasteners (1) and discard the exhaust gasket (2).

3. Support the exhaust muffler (3) with mechanics wire.




4. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the exhaust isolators (2) to the front hanger bracket (3).




5. Remove the catalytic converter fasteners (2) and discard the exhaust gasket (3).

6. Remove the exhaust front pipe bracket fasteners (1).




7. Slide the exhaust front pipe (1) from above the front hanger bracket (2) and lower the exhaust front pipe to the floor.

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the exhaust front pipe mating surfaces.




2. Install the exhaust front pipe (1) into position above the exhaust front hanger bracket (2).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the exhaust front pipe (4) to the catalytic converter with a NEW gasket (3) and tighten the fasteners (2) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Install the exhaust front pipe bracket fasteners (1) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




5. Install the exhaust front pipe to the muffler (3) with a NEW gasket (2) and tighten the fasteners (1) to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).




6. Install the exhaust isolator fasteners (1) and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.