Separating The Exhaust System

Fig 1: Exhaust System

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove 

• the 8 nuts where the front section of the exhaust system connects with the manifold.
• the first mounting bracket for the exhaust system downstream of the catalytic converter from the body.
• the front SIPS member from the body.
• the brake pipe from the holders on the SIPS member.

Press the exhaust system backward so that there is a 60-70 mm gap at the joint after the manifold.

HINT: Use a mobile jack with universal plate  9995972  as a support. 

Remove the gaskets.

Seal the openings at the exhaust system.