Exhaust Intermediate Pipe: Removal

NOTE: Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.

NOTE: Discard the ball clamps after removal.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen the ball clamp and separate the intermediate pipe from the muffler inlet.
Loosen the Torca® couplers.
- Slide the Torca® couplers on to the intermediate pipe and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the catalytic converter assembly or exhaust H-pipe.
Remove the intermediate pipe.
Remove and discard the ball clamp.