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Introduction

Although you have to get under the car (if it doesn't have a lift or pit), this operation is inexpensive if you do it yourself.

  1. 
Raise the front using a rolling jack, place 1 jack stand on each side (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side)
    • Raise the front using a rolling jack, place 1 jack stand on each side (the work can be done by lifting only 1 side)

  2. 
To make working easier; wedge the catalytic converter, the exhaust pipe and the exhaust pipe
    • To make working easier; wedge the catalytic converter, the exhaust pipe and the exhaust pipe

  3. 
Using a 13mm socket wrench: Unscrew the clamp connecting the tube to the catalytic converter (towards the front)

Then unscrew the clamp connecting the tube to the exhaust pipe (towards the rear)
    • Using a 13mm socket wrench: Unscrew the clamp connecting the tube to the catalytic converter (towards the front)

    • Then unscrew the clamp connecting the tube to the exhaust pipe (towards the rear)

  4. 
Pull the pot forward to remove it from the silentblocs (elastic shock absorber)
    • Pull the pot forward to remove it from the silentblocs (elastic shock absorber)

  5. 
The standard tube is designed to fit different types of pots. It will be advisable to cut it to length based on the length of the old pot
    • The standard tube is designed to fit different types of pots. It will be advisable to cut it to length based on the length of the old pot

  6. 
Fit the new tube with the nuts facing upwards. Otherwise the screws may catch the ground on the wrong paths.

Engage the rear support in the silentbloc.
    • Fit the new tube with the nuts facing upwards. Otherwise the screws may catch the ground on the wrong paths.

    • Engage the rear support in the silentbloc.

  7. 
Insert the exhaust pipe mounting rods into the 2 rear silentblocs

Finish tightening the clamp connecting the pipe to the exhaust. You're done!

Finish tightening the clamp connecting the pipe to the exhaust. You're done!
    • Insert the exhaust pipe mounting rods into the 2 rear silentblocs

    • Finish tightening the clamp connecting the pipe to the exhaust. You're done!

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