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Removal of stock system:
First using 15mm socket or wrench, remove four (4) nuts at flange located approximately under the passenger side seat. Remove rear exhaust from rubber hangers and remove the system from under the truck.
NOTE: If you have purchased the optional front pipe, Remove the stock front pipe on the truck by removing the exhaust hanger on the transmission using a 13mm socket, then remove the band clamp at the front of the pipe, then remove stock front pipe from the truck. ( Note: the band clamp will be re-used during the installation of your new MBRP system)
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Removal of stock system:
1. Apply a penetrating lubricant liberally to all exhaust fasteners, hangers and rubber insulators.
2. Using a 15mm socket or wrench, disconnect the factory exhaust system at the four bolt flange located behind the catalytic converter. If the vehicle is not equipped with a catalytic converter disconnect the four bolt flange located approximately under the passenger side seat.
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 from the transmission and remove.
5. Loosen the factory band clamp and remove the stock front pipe. Some vehicles are not equipped with a catalytic converter. Do not discard the band clamp as it is required for the installation.
6. Remove the spare tire. You may not be able to reinstall your spare tire after the installation of this exhaust system.
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Before Starting Installation
1. Carefully read all warnings and instructions completely before beginning.
2. Verify all parts have been received in this kit by checking the parts list at the end of this document.
3. Only install this kit on the vehicle for which it is specified.
4. Special tools needed:
a. 17/64” & 5/16” drill bits
b. Tool to trim sheet metal
5. Park vehicle on a clean, dry, flat, level surface and block tires so vehicle cannot roll in either direction.
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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. If the vehicle is not equipped with a catalytic converter disconnect the four bolt flange located approximately under the passenger side seat. For 2006 vehicles loosen the band clamp located behind the catalytic converter.
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Removal of Stock System:
1. Loosen the nut on the band clamp located behind the catalytic converter using a 15mm wrench or socket.
2. If a hoist is being used for the installation, the original exhaust system can be removed in one piece by removing the passenger side shock. If a hoist is not being used the tail pipe must be cut behind the muffler to be removed.
3. Remove the muffler and tail pipe from the OEM rubber hangers and separate the stock exhaust at the slip joint located behind the catalytic converter and remove the muffler and tail pipe from under the truck. Re-install the passenger side shock.
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You’ve lost fire in your engine. No matter how hard you pull nor how much you crank the starter motor, you can’t get a pop. With the price of parts being what it is, just replacing components to troubleshoot your system is not only foolish it can be down right expensive. It never ceases to amaze me how often operators will miss-diagnose an engine problem and then spend major money to replace perfectly good parts. This month we’ll show you some simple checks you can do to test each of the components in your Ducati ignition.
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