Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
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Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
RH - Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Exhaust Flexible Pipe - RH
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the 2 RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
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Discard the nuts.
3. Remove the 2 RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
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Discard the bolts.
4. Separate the RH exhaust flexible pipe from the RH and underbody catalytic converters.
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Remove the RH exhaust flexible pipe.
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Discard the gaskets.
Installation
1. Install the RH exhaust flexible pipe with new gaskets and fasteners.
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Hand-tighten all fasteners.
2. Tighten the RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-underbody catalytic converter nuts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the RH exhaust flexible pipe-to-RH catalytic converter bolts.
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Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).