how to remove the stock exhaust?
#1
how to remove the stock exhaust?
hi i just got my hi power hks axleback and i dont know where to start on removing the stock exhaust. can anyone hook me up with a link to a guide or tell me how? thank you!
#2
Jack up rear of car. Follow stock muffler pipe back to flang. This has two spring bolts in it. Remove those bolts. Take pipe and muffler out of rubber hangers. Install new one the same way you took old one off.
#3
the bolt is really hard to remove! its the one with like a spring or coil behind it right? is there an easy way to get it out?
#4
^^ What he said. You'll need a 13mm socket to remove the factory bolts if I recall correctly.
Just to add, spraying your bolts with a bit of PB Blaster or WD-40 a few minutes or more before removing the bolts will make the job easier. Make use you have the proper gasket to ensure that your exhaust doesn't leak as well as torque it down to its correct specification (16 ft lbs with the stock bolts) while making sure you alternate between the two bolts to evenly tightened.
Just to add, spraying your bolts with a bit of PB Blaster or WD-40 a few minutes or more before removing the bolts will make the job easier. Make use you have the proper gasket to ensure that your exhaust doesn't leak as well as torque it down to its correct specification (16 ft lbs with the stock bolts) while making sure you alternate between the two bolts to evenly tightened.
#6
You'll need a either a boxed end wrench or another ratchet to help keep the nut with the spring from moving. Not 100% sure it but should also be 13mm (if not, + or - 1mm in size).
#8
sounds like you dont have an impact gun... in that case use your closed wrench (the closed hex side of your combination wrench) and take a mallet to tap at the wrench to loosen the fastener. wear safety goggles.
if your closed wrench can not fit due to flange, then ask around for a small 3/8 drive breaker bar + your socket and tap at the breaker bar with your mallet.
GL!
if your closed wrench can not fit due to flange, then ask around for a small 3/8 drive breaker bar + your socket and tap at the breaker bar with your mallet.
GL!
#10
I'd put the first bolt back in just enough to take some of the pressure off of the second bolt. After that is done and you are trying to loosen the second one, get your self in a good position while keeping tension on the bolt and with your other hand give the ratchet/your hand on ratchet a few nice pops/hits to aid in loosening. Caution Don't hit too hard though if you aren't making any progress or you could end up hurting yourself.
This is a fairly normal procedure when it comes to loosening nuts and bolts that stay a static position (not moving) and are exposed to the elements. If that doesn't work try a ratchet or breaker bar with a longer handle to give you more leverage.
This is a fairly normal procedure when it comes to loosening nuts and bolts that stay a static position (not moving) and are exposed to the elements. If that doesn't work try a ratchet or breaker bar with a longer handle to give you more leverage.
#18
^^ What he said. You'll need a 13mm socket to remove the factory bolts if I recall correctly.
Just to add, spraying your bolts with a bit of PB Blaster or WD-40 a few minutes or more before removing the bolts will make the job easier. Make use you have the proper gasket to ensure that your exhaust doesn't leak as well as torque it down to its correct specification (16 ft lbs with the stock bolts) while making sure you alternate between the two bolts to evenly tightened.
Just to add, spraying your bolts with a bit of PB Blaster or WD-40 a few minutes or more before removing the bolts will make the job easier. Make use you have the proper gasket to ensure that your exhaust doesn't leak as well as torque it down to its correct specification (16 ft lbs with the stock bolts) while making sure you alternate between the two bolts to evenly tightened.
#19
How did the gasket look? Hopefully all of that new sound is coming out the back.
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