Exhaust System: Service and Repair

EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPLETE

NOTE: Ensure that no exhaust leaks are evident in either a new or an old exhaust system, as this will affect vehicle performance, and contravene Federal emission regulations.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury occurring from a hot exhaust system, DO NOT attempt to disconnect any of the components until ample time has elapsed to allow the exhaust system to cool.

REMOVE
1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist and apply the parking brake.

Grass Shield:

2. Remove the four fasteners securing the grass shield (if fitted) to the mounting bracket at the center catalyst.
3. Withdraw the grass shield from the bracket.

Exhaust System:

4. Disconnect the electrical plugs from the Lambda sensors.
5. Remove the nuts and disconnect the front pipe(s) from the manifold(s) and remove the gaskets.
6. Loosen the pinch bolt clamps securing the front pipe to the intermediate pipe.
7. Withdraw the front pipe(s) with catalysts.
8. Remove three bolts securing the intermediate pipe to the center catalyst and withdraw the doughnut.
9. Remove the U-bolt from the pipe mounting bracket.
10. Withdraw the intermediate pipe.
11. Remove the U-bolt securing the center catalyst to the main muffler.
12. Withdraw the catalyst.
13. Remove the U-bolt from the tail pipe mounting bracket.
14. Withdraw the tail pipe and rear muffler.

REFIT

NOTE: Apply Firegum Putty, Part No. 15608, or equivalent, to all exhaust system joints with the exception of the exhaust flange to manifold flange where new gaskets should be fitted.

1. Reverse the removal instructions.