I am installing my test pipe tomorrow on my 2006 TL and have a few questions for those that have done this already. Looking under the car it appears that the Cat bracket upper bolt is very close to the heat shield and appears to close in order to get an impact driver up in there to get the rusted bolt off.

My question for those that have done this install, did you take down the whole system or can you get enough clearance by removing the stock J pipe only? It appears the J Pipe comes off easily and the bolts are accessable.

Just trying to get prepared for tomorrow.

Thanks

 

Use a 6-point socket or 6-point boxed-in wrench ONLY. Under NO circumstances use a 12-point or opened-end wrench.