ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
7. Release the exhaust extension pipe insulators (1) from the underbody hangers, and support the extension pipe.
8. Separate the extension pipe from the converter pipe and remove the extension pipe from the vehicle.
9. Clean the converter pipe flange surface of any remaining gasket material.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW exhaust gasket to the service exhaust extension pipe. The gasket is designed to be retained to the flange by the flange studs.
2. Position the extension pipe to the vehicle.
3. Connect the extension pipe to the converter pipe, and support the extension pipe.
4. Install the exhaust extension pipe insulators (1) to the underbody hangers.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the catalytic converter pipe-to-exhaust extension pipe nuts.
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Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
