Attention! The parts of the exhaust system are very hot, so touching any of them is allowed only after complete cooling. Take extra care when working near a catalytic converter that gets very hot.
Raise the car and put it on stands.
Replacing parts of the exhaust system consists mainly in removing heat shields (if available), detaching this part and replacing it.
Heat shields and brackets for fastening parts must be installed in their original places, otherwise damage may occur. Due to the high temperature and open location, parts of the exhaust system are subject to corrosion, which causes them to «tacking». Penetrating fluids should be used to loosen corroded screw connections. However, in some cases it may be necessary to separate the parts with a hacksaw or oxygen cutting. The latter type of work must be carried out by experienced personnel.