Pipe, Exhaust Cross-Under: Removal: 3.6L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Two Cross-Under Support, Front Flange Nuts & Rear Flange Bolts

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Disconnect the negative battery.
Hoist the vehicle.
If equipped, remove lower engine shield.
Remove the two cross-under support (2) bolts.
Remove the front flange nuts (4) from the flange studs.
Remove the rear flange bolts (5).

Fig 2: Front Muffler/Resonator Pipe Grommet
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NOTE:
To help aid in the cross-under pipe removal. The front exhaust pipe grommet needs to be removed.
Remove the front muffler/resonator pipe grommet (4).
Using a jack or suitable stand. Position the stand under the muffler piping to help support and aid in removal from the cross-under pipe.

Fig 3: Cross-Under Pipe
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NOTE:
Removal of the half shaft will gain access to the exhaust pipe and aid in its separation due to tight tolerances.
Remove the half shaft assembly on the passenger side. Refer to REMOVAL .
Loosen clamp (5) and remove the muffler/resonator pipe (2) from cross-under pipe (4).
Remove the cross-under pipe (4) from vehicle and discard gaskets.