RESONATOR (2nd DESIGN 1998-2000 MODEL YEAR - DOHC ONLY): Removal
NOTE:
This new design exhaust system resonator should only be used when resonator requires replacement. If exhaust system intermediate pipe requires replacement, original service part (P/N 21013306) should still be used along with the "Intermediate Pipe" procedure in the previous section of this service manual.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Measure and mark intermediate pipe at location shown in illustration at distance of 86 cm (34 in.) behind gasket surface of catalytic converter flange.
- Using Chain Cutter SA1968NE (or equivalent) cut intermediate pipe at marked location.
- Remove nuts at outlet of catalytic converter to intermediate pipe.
- Remove catalytic converter gasket and discard.
- Remove resonator from vehicle.