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

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

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .

1

Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Front

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
42 N·m (31 lb ft)

2

Exhaust Flex Pipe to Catalytic Converter Nut (Qty: 3)

Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)

3

Exhaust Flex Pipe to Exhaust Particulate Filter Nut (Qty: 3)

Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)

4

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5

Exhaust Flex Pipe

6

Exhaust Flex Pipe Gasket to Catalytic Converter

7

Exhaust Flex Pipe Gasket to Exhaust Particulate Filter

8

Exhaust Front Hanger Bracket Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

9

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Insulator (Qty: 2)