To tackle the exhaust pipe, first lift and support the vehicle as you do this, saturate the bolts and nuts with heat valve lubricant and allow 5 minutes for it to soak in. Take out the
Oxygen Sensor from the exhaust pipe and use a torch to melt the weld between the exhaust pipe and
Catalytic Converter. Whilst hot, unscrew the catalytic converter back and forth until you can pull it free from the exhaust pipe. Separate the exhaust pipe from the
Exhaust Manifold and take away the exhaust clamp from where the
Muffler meets the catalytic converter and next disconnect the muffler from the catalytic converter. If needed, remove the tail pipe from its bracket and take out the muffler and tail pipe. While installing, if the catalytic converter was removed, attach it to the tailpipe, then put the muffler and tail pipe onto the catalytic converter. Attach the tail pipe hanger to the rear mount bracket insulator and fit the exhaust pipe over the engine manifest, fastening all nuts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.). Attach standard u-bolt clamps in place of the factory single clamp, put the clamp over the joint section of the exhaust and catalytic converter, then fasten the clamps with nuts up to 61 Nm of tightness. Liberally cover the sensor with anti-seize, set it in and turn the nut to reach 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) of torque. Lower the vehicle, turn on the engine and look closely for exhaust leaks and any type of contact between the exhaust and other parts of the vehicle. Following the first startup, check the amount of torque on the nuts between the engine exhaust manifold and pipe.