Front Pipe Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Loosen front exhaust pipe clamp at engine block bracket and slide clamp out of engagement with bracket.
2. Remove exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

Notice

Avoid excessive movement of the pipe.

3. Pull down front exhaust pipe and remove gasket.
4. Remove the old gasket and discard.

Installation Procedure

1. Install a new exhaust pipe-to-manifold gasket on the studs.
2. Install and torque the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten

Tighten Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold to 31 N·m (23 lb ft)

3. Slide front exhaust pipe clamp over engine block bracket and tighten clamp.
Tighten

Tighten Exhaust Pipe Clamp-to-Support Bracket to 60 N·m (44 lb ft)

4. Check the entire exhaust system for leaks.