Removal Procedure

NOTE: Do not over-flex or damage the flex decoupler joint when moving the flex decoupler joint from the normal mounting position. The flex decoupler joint will flex a maximum of six degrees which is equivalent to the pipes connected at the joint which move 1 inch for each foot length of pipe. A three foot pipe would move a maximum of three inches.

IMPORTANT: A service muffler will be needed when replacing the intermediate pipe on an originally equipped, welded system.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Support the 3-way catalytic converter.

Fig 1: Identifying Cutline On Intermediate Pipe

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Cut the intermediate pipe (1) at the muffler (2).

Fig 2: View of Intermediate Pipe and 3-Wat Catalytic Converter

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Remove the intermediate pipe from the 3-way catalytic converter.

Fig 3: View of Intermediate Pipe

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Remove the intermediate pipe from the hanger.
Remove the intermediate pipe.

Fig 4: View of Catalytic Converter Seal

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Remove the 3-way catalytic converter seal.
Clean the flange surface.