You can remove the exhaust system from your Jeep Grand Cherokee yourself. The exhaust system is a pipe that allows the air from the engine to exit out the rear of the vehicle. The air passes through a catalytic converter to eliminate the harmful byproducts of the engine. It also passes through the muffler, which eliminates engine noise. The exhaust may need to be removed for a variety of reasons, and you can complete the process in about an hour.
Things You’ll Need
- Ratchet
- Socket set
- Lubricating spray
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Locate the exhaust under the vehicle along the passenger’s side.
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Loosen and remove the bolts on the exhaust flange directly behind the muffler with a ratchet and socket. The muffler is the round section that is mounted in-line with the exhaust pipe.
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Unscrew the bolts on the flange at the muffler and the down-pipe with the ratchet and socket.
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Remove the bolts that secure the down-pipe to the headers with the ratchet and socket. The headers branch apart to attach to each cylinder on the engine block.
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Lubricate the stock rubber isolators with lubricating fluid.
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Remove the exhaust system by pulling the metal bars from the stock rubber isolators. Continue until the tailpipe, muffler, catalytic converter and down-pipe have been removed.
Tips & Warnings
- Allow the exhaust system to cool before removing it.