Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the nuts from the Y-pipe flat flange.
3. Remove the nuts, studs, and flange seals from the Y-pipe and the exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the take down and the resonator assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the new flange seals the new studs and the new nuts connecting the Y-pipe, catalytic converter assembly to the exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the studs to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Tighten the nuts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

2. Position the Y-pipe and the resonator assembly to the flat flange.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the nuts to the flat flange studs.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

4. Check for clearance and alignment.
5. Lower the vehicle.