Removal And Installation: Fwd: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. 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 right front wheel. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the right front splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
Remove the right halfshaft. Refer to FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the bolts (1) securing the rear bracket to support the exhaust pipe.
Remove the nut (2) and loosen the clamp connecting the pipes.

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Remove the front exhaust pipe support bracket bolts (1).
Remove the exhaust pipe bracket clamp (2).
Remove the nuts (3) and the exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter.
Remove the gasket.

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Place a suitable hydraulic lift (1) under the exhaust pipe.

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Unhook and remove the two isolators (1) that support the front exhaust pipe.

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Place a suitable hydraulic lift (1) under the transmission as shown.

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Remove the rear engine mount isolator to bracket bolt (1).
Using the hydraulic lift, raise up the powertrain from the suspension crossmember to gain proper clearance.

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Remove the exhaust pipe (1) with intermediate flexible portion from the front muffler.