Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Caution .

NOTE: 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.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Exhaust Pipe, Exhaust Manifold Nuts & Exhaust Seal

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Install ALL exhaust clamps and bolts until snug to ensure correct alignment of the intermediate pipe.
Remove the adjustable jack stands.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Muffler Band Clamps

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the exhaust muffler clamps (2, 5) bolts to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Exhaust Pipe, Exhaust Manifold Nuts & Exhaust Seal

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Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: Identifying Intermediate Exhaust Pipe Hanger & Bolts

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Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger lower bolts (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.