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

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

Preliminary Procedures

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

1

Exhaust Front Pipe to Exhaust Silencer Nuts (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
17 N·m (13 lb ft)

2

Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket to Exhaust Silencer

3

Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Front Pipe Nuts (Qty: 3)

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Front Pipe Gasket

5

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Support Bolts - M10 (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Install NEW bolts, do NOT reuse old bolts.

Tighten
60 N·m +30° - 45° (44 lb ft) +30° - 45°

6

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Bolts - M8 (Qty: 2)

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

7

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Insulator Nuts (Qty: 2)

Tighten
17 N·m (13 lb ft)

8

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket

9

Exhaust Silencer Insulator (Qty: 2)

10

Exhaust Front Pipe

Procedure

Disconnect electrical connector.

11

Heated Oxygen Sensor

Tighten
42 N·m (31 lb ft)