Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Tailpipe - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: If torches are used when working on the exhaust system, wear protective eye covering and do not allow the flame near the fuel
lines.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar(R) Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe-to-muffler clamp (3).
4. Grind any tack weld, if present.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe insulators (1).
6. Remove the rear muffler insulators (5) if necessary.
7. If necessary, heat the connection with an oxygen/acetylene torch and twist tailpipe out of muffler.
8. Remove the exhaust pipe (2) from the muffler (4).
