On models with 2.5 and 3.0 liter engines, the exhaust system consists of five sections: a front and an intermediate pipe for each of the cylinder banks, an exhaust pipe and a muffler.
Removing
To remove the exhaust system or its elements, lift the car and place it on supports.
1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (indicated by an arrow). The connector is attached to the side of the gearbox.
Downpipe
2. Loosen the fixing screws (indicated by arrows) exhaust pipe of the exhaust system.
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the downpipe to the intermediate pipe (indicated by arrows).
Intermediate pipe
4. Unscrew the mounting bolts, remove the pipe from the mounts and remove it from the car.
Exhaust pipe
5. Loosen clamp (indicated by an arrow), which secures the exhaust pipe to the intermediate pipe.
6. Get a pipe from fastenings and remove it from the car.
Whole exhaust system
7. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
8. Unscrew the mounting bolts, release the rubber mounts and remove the exhaust system.
Heat shields
9. Various nuts and bolts are used to fasten the screens to the body. After removing the relevant section of the exhaust system, the heat shield can be removed.
Installation
Installation of all elements is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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