Viper GTS V10-8.0L VIN E (1999)
Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and remove side sill panel (rocker panel cover).
Exhaust System Removal/Installation
2. Apply penetrating oil to band clamps of component being removed.
3. Remove muffler.
4. Disconnect and remove downstream oxygen sensor.
5. Remove resonator/intermediate pipe isolator.
6. Remove resonator/intermediate pipe.
INSTALLATION
1. Install side sill resonator/intermediate pipe to catalytic converter pipe. Do not tighten band clamps at this time.
2. Install muffler. Do not tighten band clamps at this time.
3. Install resonator/intermediate pipe and muffler isolators. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
4. Tighten band clamps to 70 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Install downstream oxygen sensor and tighten to 27 Nm (240 inch lbs.). Connect wiring to oxygen sensor.
6. Install side sill panel (rocker panel cover).
