MBRP S8006 - Manual (Page 2)

S8006 © 11/09 PAGE 2 OF 4
Removal of Stock System:
1. Apply a penetrating lubricant liberally to all exhaust fasteners, hangers
and rubber insulators.
2. For 2001-2005 vehicles use a 15mm socket or wrench and disconnect the
factory exhaust system at the four bolt flange located behind the Catalytic
Converter. Refer to Figure 1. If the vehicle is not equipped with a
Catalytic Converter disconnect the four bolt flange located approximately
under the passenger side seat. For 2006 & 2007 vehicles loosen the Band
Clamp located behind the Catalytic Converter.
3. Remove the exhaust system from the rubber insulators and remove from
under the vehicle. If a hoist is not available for use, it may be necessary to
cut the tail pipe behind the muffler for removal of the system.
4. Unbolt the OEM hanger for the front pipe from the transmission and
remove. Do not discard the hanger as it is required for the
installation. Refer to Figure 2.
5. Loosen the factory band clamp and remove the stock front pipe. Refer to
Figure 3. Do not discard the band clamp as it is required for the
installation.
Installation of MBRP Inc.
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:
1. Install the Front Pipe onto the factory down pipe using the band
clamp removed previously. Do not fully tighten to allow for
adjustment. Refer to Figure 4.
2. Install the hanger removed previously by sliding the outside hole in
the rubber insulator over the hanger on the Front Pipe and re-
connect to the transmission.
3. Connect the Mid Pipe to the Front Pipe at the slip joint placing the
bend under the cross member. The Mid Pipe does not require
cutting to fit Crew Cab trucks. For Extended Cab trucks,
approximately 9 ½” needs to be cut off the end with the longest
straight section of pipe.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4