Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair
Exhaust Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Important: Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the exhaust front pipe nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.
3. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
4. Reposition the exhaust system.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
Installation Procedure