Pipe, Exhaust: Removal: 4.7L/5.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe, Manifold Bolts & J-Nuts

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Unplug the upstream and downstream oxygen sensors. Swap over the sensors as necessary.
Remove and discard the exhaust pipe to manifold bolts (1) and J-nuts (2).
Loosen the exhaust pipe to Y-pipe clamp and separate the two pipes.
Shift the rear exhaust pipe rearward.
Carefully remove the exhaust system Y-pipe.