Mariner 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.
NOTE: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during
vehicle operation.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
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To install, tighten the nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the exhaust hanger and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new gaskets.
