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Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 932050  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Install adjustable jack stands under the front and rear of the intermediate pipe.

  3. Object Number: 932058  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the exhaust muffler band clamps (2, 5).
  5. Separate the left and right tailpipe/muffler assemblies from the intermediate pipe.

  6. Object Number: 932043  Size: SH
  7. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts (3).

  8. Object Number: 932046  Size: SH
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts (2).
  10. Lower the jack stands.
  11. Remove the intermediate pipe from the jack stands.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice in the Preface section.

Important: If reinstalling the original intermediate pipe, the tail pipe/muffler band clips must be replaced. Mark the position of the band clips on the intermediate exhaust pipe. Remove the band clips by grinding the welds. Install new band clips on the intermediate pipe. Position the new band clips using the alignment mark created previously.

  1. Install the intermediate pipe to the jack stands.
  2. Raise the jack stands in order to position the intermediate pipe.

  3. Object Number: 932046  Size: SH
  4. Install ALL exhaust clamps and bolts until snug to ensure correct alignment of the intermediate pipe.
  5. Remove the adjustable jack stands.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 932058  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the exhaust muffler clamps (2, 5).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust clamps bolts to 44 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 932046  Size: SH
  9. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts (2).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 932043  Size: SH
  11. Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts (3).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle.