Exhaust Pipe Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement (LH8)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Exhaust Service Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution (Protective Goggles and Glove Caution) .





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. If removing the left side seal, remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
3. Position the catalytic converter rearward enough in order to allow clearance to remove the seal.
4. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold seal (2).




5. If removing the right side seal, remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (2).
6. Position the catalytic converter rearward enough in order to allow clearance to remove the seal.
7. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold seal (1).



Installation Procedure





1. If the right side seal was removed, position the catalytic converter rearward enough in order to allow clearance to install the seal.
2. Install a NEW exhaust manifold seal (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (2).

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).





4. If removing the left side seal, position the catalytic converter rearward enough in order to allow clearance to install the seal.
5. Install a NEW exhaust manifold seal (2).
6. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Inspect for exhaust leaks.