Pipe, Exhaust Extension: Removal: 5.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 3500 HD and 2015 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Band Clamp Nuts & Exhaust Extension Pipe
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Saturate the band clamp nuts (1) with heat valve lubricant and allow 5 minutes for penetration.
Loosen band clamp nuts and remove the exhaust extension pipe (2) from the Y-pipe.