Removal and Installation Name Specification Grease SA-M1C9107-A Removal All vehicles | -
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) / Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | | -
CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a suitable support wrap or suitable splint. | Vehicles with diesel engine | -
Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the catalytic converter. | | -
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. - Discard the gasket and nuts.
| Vehicles with 1.8L or 2.0L engine | -
Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the catalytic converter. - Discard the gasket and nuts.
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Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. - Discard the gasket and nuts.
| Vehicles with 3.0L engine | -
Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the catalytic converter (left-hand shown). | | -
Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the exhaust flexible pipe support bracket (if equipped). | | -
Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (left-hand shown). - Discard the gasket and nuts.
| Installation | -
CAUTION:Never use jointing compound forward of the catalytic converter. NOTE:Coat the front muffler pipe and catalytic converter studs with anti-seize grease. NOTE:Install new exhaust flexible pipe gasket(s) and nuts. To install reverse the removal procedure. | |