Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the floor panel tunnel panel reinforcement. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Reinforcement Replacement .
- Install a jack stand under the intermediate pipe.
- Loosen the exhaust muffler band clamps (1).
- Remove the intermediate pipe-to-catalytic converter pipe fasteners (1) and DISCARD the exhaust pipe seals.
- Remove the fasteners (1) securing the intermediate pipe hanger (2) to the vehicle.
- Separate the intermediate pipe (3) from the exhaust mufflers.
- Lower the jack stand with the intermediate pipe.
- If replacing the intermediate pipe, remove the hanger bracket assembly and transfer to new part.