Removal And Installation: Tailpipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Do not use silicone based sprays or lubricants on any components installed onto or around the diesel exhaust system or intake air distribution and filtering system. Silicone reacts with the Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) sensors and may cause permanent damage to the NOx sensors.

NOTE: Tailpipe may vary with different wheelbases. Midsize tailpipe shown in illustration.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

1.

Position vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Loosen the tailpipe clamp.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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3.

Release the exhaust insolator and remove the tailpipe.

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