Exhaust System: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the catalytic converter bolts from the three way catalytic converter to the exhaust pipe.
3. Remove the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to H02S Replacement (HO2S2) in Powertrain Management.
4. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust system components.
5. Remove the exhaust system.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Align the exhaust to the vehicle.
2. Install the exhaust hanger insulators to the exhaust system components.
3. Install the heated oxygen sensor. Refer to H02S Replacement (H02S2) in Powertrain Managment.
4. Attach the exhaust pipe to the three way catalytic converter with the catalytic converter bolts.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Lower the vehicle.