Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
On cars without a neutralizer, the exhaust system consists of 3 sections - a receiving pipe, an intermediate section with a resonator and an end section with a muffler.
On cars with a neutralizer, the exhaust system consists of 4 sections - the same 3 sections and the neutralizer section. On some cars, two neutralizers are installed, one of which is attached to the manifold.
The entire length of the exhaust pipes is suspended on rubber supports, and the pipes are connected with flanges.
Removal
Each section can be dismantled independently of the others. It is also possible to remove the entire system at once.
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands (or drive into a hole or overpass).
Intake pipe
2. On vehicles with a catalytic converter, disconnect the connector from the exhaust gas sensor. Remove the wiring from the brackets.
3. Unscrew the nuts securing the manifold and the bolt securing the bracket, disconnect the pipe from the manifold, and remove the gaskets.
4. Disassemble the flange connection with the intermediate section and remove the pipe and gasket.
Neutralizer (on car parts)
5. Unscrew the two nuts and two bolts securing the intake pipe flange to the neutralizer.
6. Unscrew the two bolts securing the intermediate pipe to the neutralizer.
7. Disconnect the neutralizer from the inlet pipe and remove.
8. Remove the gasket.
Intermediate pipe
9. On vehicles with a neutralizer, unscrew the two bolts securing the intermediate pipe to the neutralizer and remove the gasket.
10. On cars without a neutralizer, unscrew the two nuts and two mounting bolts, remove the springs and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the inlet pipe. Remove the gasket.
11. On all vehicles, remove the rubber cushion bolt at the rear of the intermediate pipe.
12. Remove the two bolts securing the intermediate pipe to the muffler end pipe.
13. Remove the intermediate pipe and gasket.
Muffler end section
14. Unscrew the two bolts securing it to the intermediate pipe.
15. Unhook the guy wires and remove the section.
Removal the entire system
16. On vehicles with a catalytic converter, disconnect the connector from the exhaust gas sensor.
17. Unscrew the nuts securing the inlet pipe to the manifold and the bolt securing it to the bracket, disconnect the pipe from the manifold, and remove the gasket.
18. Working with an assistant, disconnect the system from the rubber mounts and remove it from the vehicle.
Heat shields
19. The shields are installed on the parts of the car between the body and the exhaust pipes and are secured with nuts, bolts and brackets.
Installation
1. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
2. Before assembly, replace gaskets and clean the separating surfaces.
3. Check the condition of the cushions, replace if necessary.
4. Make sure there is sufficient clearance between the pipes, the bottom and the suspension parts.