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Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Insulator Replacement (FWD)

Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Insulator Replacement (FWD)

Removal Procedure


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

2. Install the shipping fastening (1) to the flex pipe.


3.
Warning

To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.


Note

The fastening clips of the exhaust system should be replaced every time that they are loosened. When replacing the exhaust system, the shipping fastening should only be removed after installation and before starting the engine. The shipping fastening should be removed for other operations in which the exhaust system has to be removed, stored and used to secure the flex pipe.


See assembly instruction (1) on the shipping fastening.

4. Remove the fasteners (1) of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front crossmember reinforcement (2, 3).


5. Remove the fasteners (1) of the exhaust pipe front hanger insulator (2, 3).


6. Remove the exhaust pipe front hanger bracket.


Installation Procedure


1. Install the exhaust pipe front hanger bracket.

2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the fasteners (1) of the exhaust pipe front hanger insulator (2, 3) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .


3. Install the fasteners (1) of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front crossmember reinforcement (2, 3) and tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb ft) .


4. Remove the shipping fastening (1) from the flex pipe.


5. Lower the vehicle.