Pipe, Exhaust: Installation: Installation: Notes

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Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe, Cross-Under Pipe, Gasket & Nuts

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

1 - EXHAUST PIPE

2 - NUTS

3 - CROSS-UNDER PIPE

4 - GASKET

Position exhaust pipe (1) into muffler/resonator assembly.
Position exhaust pipe onto cross-over pipe.
Install exhaust pipe (1) to cross-over pipe nuts. Tighten to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
Align exhaust pipe (1) and resonator/muffler pipe assembly to maintain position and proper clearance with underbody parts. All support isolators should have equal load on them. Tighten fasteners attaching exhaust pipe (1) to cross-under pipe (3) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
Install new band clamp. Tighten band clamp to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
Lower vehicle.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and inspect for exhaust leaks. Repair exhaust leaks as necessary. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
Check the exhaust system for contact with the body panels. Make the necessary adjustments, if needed.