Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.5L, 3.0L: Installation

2.5L vehicles 

1. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   3.0L vehicles 

2. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Using a new gasket, install the 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

   All vehicles 

4. Using a new gasket, install 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.
6. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.