General Information on the Exhaust System

The exhaust system consists of three sections: the exhaust pipe, the catalytic converter with the intermediate pipe and resonator, and the rear muffler with the tailpipe.

The system is suspended along its entire length on rubber hangers, and all sections of the exhaust system have flanged connections with studs and nuts.

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Exhaust System Removal Each section of the exhaust system can be removed separately from the others. The entire system can also be removed as one assembly.

· First raise the vehicle on a lift. Alternatively, position the vehicle over an inspection pit or on a ramp.

Exhaust pipe. If there is an oxygen sensor in the exhaust pipe, disconnect the sensor electrical connector.

· Remove the nuts securing the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold, then separate the exhaust pipe (Fig. 5.2.1.) and remove the gasket.

Fig. 5.1. Separating the muffler inlet pipe from the exhaust manifold

· Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the intermediate section and pull it out from under the vehicle.

Resonator (intermediate section) and catalytic converter. Caution! The catalytic converter operates at very high temperature, so make sure it has cooled before starting work on it! · Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the intermediate section.

· Disconnect the intermediate section from the rear muffler.