Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Tailpipe
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by
the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Saturate the clamp nuts with Mopar Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
3. Remove muffler to tailpipe exhaust clamp.
4. Remove the tailpipe from the front and rear insulators.
5. Remove the tailpipe.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by
the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.
1. Position the tailpipe into the muffler. Install the nuts onto the clamp bolt finger tight.
2. Install the tailpipe into the insulators.
3. Position tailpipe and tighten the muffler rear clamp nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Start the engine, inspect for exhaust leaks and exhaust system contact with the body panels. Adjust the alignment, if needed.
