Mariner 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Intermediate Pipe
Exhaust Intermediate Pipe - 2.5L, Hybrid
Removal
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2.5L
2. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust intermediate pipe-to-exhaust downpipe nuts.
2.5L hybrid
3. Remove and discard the 3 exhaust intermediate pipe-to-catalytic converter manifold nuts.
All vehicles
4. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the spring nuts or damage may occur to the exhaust intermediate pipe flange
studs.
NOTE: When loosening the exhaust intermediate pipe spring nuts, alternately loosen the nuts from side to side.
Remove and discard the two 10-mm catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe spring nuts and remove the intermediate pipe.
Installation
All vehicles
1. Inspect the exhaust intermediate pipe flange studs for damage.
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If damaged, replace stud(s), or if stud comes out when removing nut(s), replace the stud(s).
2. If replacing the exhaust intermediate pipe flange stud(s), use the C-Frame and Screw Installer/Remover to push the 10-mm stud out of the flange.
3. NOTE: When positioning the new 10-mm stud in the exhaust intermediate flange, make sure to line up the new stud seat knurls with witness knurl
grooves in the exhaust intermediate flange.
If replacing the exhaust intermediate pipe flange stud(s), use a C-clamp and a deep well socket to push the 10-mm stud fully into the flange.
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Make sure the stud is fully and evenly seated into the flange.