Exhaust System: Tailpipe: Removal

Fig 1: REMOVING EXHAUST PIPE TO MANIFOLD CONNECTION - (3.9L/5.9L)

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1 - EXHAUST PIPE INSULATOR

2 - EXHAUST PIPE

3 - EXHAUST PIPE-TO-MUFFLER CLAMP

4 - MUFFLER

5 - MUFFLER INSULATOR

WARNING: IF TORCHES ARE USED WHEN WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE COVERING AND DO NOT ALLOW THE FLAME NEAR THE FUEL LINES.

CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, be sure to disconnect all oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the exhaust system to hang by the harness will damage the wiring and/or sensor.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar(R) Rust Penetrant. Allow 5 minutes for penetration.
Remove the exhaust pipe-to-muffler clamp (3).
Grind any tack weld, if present.
Remove the exhaust pipe insulators (1).
Remove the rear muffler insulators (5) if necessary.
If necessary, heat connection with an oxygen/acetylene torch and twist tailpipe out of muffler.
Remove the exhaust pipe (2) from the muffler (4).