Pipe, Exhaust: Removal: 3.6L

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Fig 1: Exhaust System - 3.6L Engine - Typical

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the rear exhaust pipe (1) to Y-pipe flange (3) nuts (2) and separate the two pipes.
NOTE:
Right side shown in illustration. Left side similar.

Fig 2: Y-Pipe Flange Nuts
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Remove the catalytic convertor to Y-pipe (1) flange nuts (2).
Carefully remove the exhaust system Y-pipe.