VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (L66)
Removal Procedure
1. Hoist the vehicle.
2. Remove the exhaust pipe flange to the catalytic converter nuts (3).
3. Remove the exhaust pipe to mid muffler pipe nuts.
4. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
5. Fully remove and discard the used gaskets.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Excessive flexing of the exhaust pipe may damage the flex coupling. Limit flexing to 12 degrees.
1. Position pipe into vehicle, and install new gaskets onto converter studs.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Assemble exhaust pipe to converters, install new nuts and tighten.
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Tighten the nuts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the new gasket (1) onto the exhaust pipe rear flange.