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Exhaust Seal Replacement Manifold Pipe Gasket 3100

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 372621  Size: SH

    Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

    Important: Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.

  3. Remove the right (rear) exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
  4. Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.

  5. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  6. Reposition the exhaust system.

  7. Object Number: 107855  Size: SH
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
  9. Inspect all of the components for the following:
  10. • Cracks
    • Bends
    • Stripped threads
    • Corrosion damage
    • Leaks
    • Replace the components as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 107855  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.

  2. Object Number: 372621  Size: SH
  3. Return the exhaust system to the proper position.
  4. Connect any hangers.
  5. Remove the exhaust system support.
  6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the right (rear) exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts to the exhaust manifold pipe studs.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the right (rear) exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.

Exhaust Seal Replacement Manifold Pipe Gasket 3800

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 372626  Size: SH

    Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

    Important: Exercise caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.

  3. Remove the right (rear) exhaust manifold nuts from the exhaust manifold pipe studs.
  4. Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.

  5. In order to remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  6. Reposition the exhaust system.
  7. Remove the exhaust seal.
  8. Inspect all of the components for the following damage:
  9. • Cracks
    • Bends
    • Stripped threads
    • Corrosion damage
    • Leaks
    •  Replace the components as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 372626  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.
  2. Return the exhaust system to the proper position.
  3. Connect any hangers.
  4. Remove the exhaust system support.
  5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the right (rear) exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts to the exhaust manifold pipe studs.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the right (rear) exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft)

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.

Exhaust Seal Replacement Crossover Pipe Seal 3800


    Object Number: 153576  Size: MH
  1. The exhaust crossover pipe seals are located between the exhaust manifolds and the exhaust crossover pipe.
  2. For information on crossover pipe seal replacement, refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .

Exhaust Seal Replacement Catalytic Converter Gasket

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 289494  Size: SH

    Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

    Important: Exercise caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.

  3. Support the exhaust pipe and the three-way catalytic converter pipe.
  4. Important: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.

  5. In order to remove the three-way catalytic converter seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  6. Remove the exhaust system bolts from the three-way catalytic converter pipe flange.
  7. Reposition the exhaust system.
  8. Remove the three-way catalytic converter seal.
  9. Inspect all of the components for the following damage. Replace the components as necessary:
  10. • Cracks
    • Bends
    • Stripped threads
    • Corrosion damage
    • Leaks

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 289494  Size: SH
  1. Install the three-way catalytic converter seal.
  2. Install the exhaust system.
  3. Connect any hangers.
  4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the exhaust system bolts through the three-way catalytic converter pipe flange.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust system bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft)

  7. Remove the exhaust system support.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Inspect the system for leaks.