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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    3. 3.0L only 

  3. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
    • Discard the gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    5. 2.3L only 

  5. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
    • Discard the gasket.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

    6. All vehicles 

  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new gaskets and nuts.
  7. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
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