(2) Loosen clamp and separate rear resonator/pipe
from muffler and front resonator (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rear resonator/pipe onto new muffler/
resonator (Fig. 3), but do not tighten clamp until
exhaust system is installed on vehicle.
(2) Install exhaust system. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(3) Tighten all exhaust band clamps to 61 N·m (45
ft. lbs.).
TAILPIPE/REAR RESONATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the exhaust system. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(2) Loosen the clamp of the tailpipe/rear resonator
assembly to the rear module (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the tailpipe/rear resonator assembly
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the tailpipe/resonator assembly onto the
rear module and loose assemble the accompanying
clamp (Fig. 3).
(2) Install exhaust system. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(3) Tighten all band clamps to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH.
THEREFORE, NEVER WORK AROUND OR ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE ANY PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNTIL IT IS COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CON-
VERTER RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT
PERIOD OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove exhaust system. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(3) Loosen or remove nut attaching right pipe to
transaxle bracket.
(4) Loosen extension pipe band clamp.
(5) Remove right side converter extension pipe
(Fig. 7).
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Remove air cleaner assembly with air inlet
hose (Fig. 6).
(8) Remove SRV (Single Runner Valve) vacuum
reservoir and control valve assembly at right rear of
engine (3.2/3.5L engine only).
(9) Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connec-
tor and remove sensor from converter pipe.
(10) Loosen and remove V-Band clamp at exhaust
manifold.
NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.
(11) Remove converter from engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position a NEW V-Band clamp onto the
exhaust manifold outlet. DO NOT latch the clamp’s
T-bolt at this time.
(2) Install catalytic converter. If necessary, stretch
open the V-Band clamp to allow the converter to
engage the manifold outlet.
(3) Latch the V-Band clamp T-bolt.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Install right side converter extension pipe (Fig.
7), but do not tighten clamp at this time.
(6) Lower vehicle on hoist.
NOTE: Check for proper alignment and clearance
to underbody and engine compartment components
before tightening clamps.
(7) Tighten V-Band clamp to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
Fig. 6 Air Cleaner With Inlet Hose
1 – AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR INLET HOSE
2 – THROTTLE BODY
11 - 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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