Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Tailpipe
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.
REMOVAL
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
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.
