Milan FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Exhaust Flexible Pipe - 2.5L, 3.0L
Removal
NOTICE: Do not excessively bend, twist or allow the exhaust to hang from the flexible pipe or damage to the exhaust system may occur.
All vehicles
1. NOTE: Always install new fasteners and gaskets as indicated. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of proper sealing.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting. See: Maintenance/Vehicle
Lifting
2. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
3. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
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Discard the gasket.
3.0L vehicles
4. Remove and discard the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Discard the gasket.
5. Remove and discard the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
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Discard the gasket.
2.5L vehicles
6. Remove and discard the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts and remove the exhaust flexible pipe.
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Discard the gasket.
Installation
2.5L vehicles
1. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3.0L vehicles
2. Using a new gasket, install the exhaust flexible pipe and 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Using a new gasket, install the 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
All vehicles
4. Using a new gasket, install 2 new exhaust flexible pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
5. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.
