Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor - position 2 harness connector.
Remove the 2 fasteners (3) securing the exhaust muffler (4) to the exhaust front pipe (1).
NOTE:Do not twist or damage the flex coupling.
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
Remove the 3 fasteners (1) securing the exhaust front pipe (3) to the catalytic converter.
- Discard the exhaust front pipe gasket (2).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe (3).
- If you are replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer the heated oxygen sensor.