Pontiac GTO Exhaust System Installation
Exhaust System Removal: 1. Using a 15mm socket, remove the two lower flange bolts (See Fig. A). 2. Using a 15mm socket, remove the two upper flange nuts (See Fig. B). 3. Remove the metal retaining clip, located above the passenger exhaust pipe, with needle nose pliers (See Fig. C). NOTE: Be sure to save all retaining clips and rubber isolators removed from the vehicle. They will be used to install the CORSA Performance exhaust system in later steps. 4. The rubber isolator should now be free to slide off of both the exhaust system and the vehicle. Remove the rubber isolator (See Fig. D). 5. Support the exhaust system, and repeat steps 3 and 4 for the five other rubber isolators. 6. Remove the exhaust system CORSA Performance Exhaust System Installation: 1. Remove all exhaust system components from the shipping cartons, including clamps. NOTE: There are four 2-1/2 inch clamps supplied for a SPORT system and six 2-1/2 inch clamps supplied for a TOURING system. NOTE: Apply the anti-seize lubricant (supplied) to the threads ONLY of all the TORCA band clamps and flange bolts. Failure to follow this procedure can cause nuts to seize on clamps and potentially destroy threads. After applying anti-seize lubricant, be sure to thoroughly clean hands as lubricant will tarnish stainless steel. 2. Locate x-pipe assembly, flange gaskets, nuts and bolts (See Fig. E and Fig. F). NOTE: Fig. E shows the TOURING x-pipe. 3. Place the flange gaskets over the flange after the catalytic converter, and using a 15mm socket with an extension and a 5/16″ allen wrench install the x-pipe assembly. Tighten the flange bolts to 40 ft-lbs (See Fig. G and Fig. H). NOTE: Steps 4 and 5 for TOURING System ONLY. 4. Locate the TOURING mufflers and place a TORCA clamp on the inlet of each muffler (See Fig. I). 5. Slide TOURING muffler assembly inlets onto x-pipe pipe assembly outlets. Snug fit clamps (See Fig. J). 6. Locate the driver side rear pipe assembly and place a clamp on inlet end of assembly (See Fig. K)…
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December 13, 2009 | Posted by admin
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