Monday, September 16, 2013

How to Install a 2008 Altima Exhaust Tip

The factory exhaust tips on a 2008 Nissan Altima are located on the exit pipes of the muffler. These factory-fitted tips arent welded in place, nor are they secured with clamps like most aftermarket exhaust tips; they are lightly pressed into place and held on by pressure. Some Altima owners have even reported these tips coming loose and falling off on their own after time, although this is relatively uncommon. The automotive aftermarket provides a vast array of exhaust tips options, available from a number of performance parts websites, mail order catalogs, and automotive parts stores.

Instructions

    1

    Turn off the Altimas engine and allow the exhaust to cool for one to two hours; working on the exhaust too soon could cause serious burns.

    2

    Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack and lower it down onto jack stands. Check to make sure that the car is stable before moving on to the next step.

    3

    Slide underneath the rear of the car on a mechanics creeper with a slip-joint pliers and a hammer. Grip the exhaust tip with a large, slip-joint pliers on the bare, uncoated portion of the tip just in front of the muffler. Wiggle the tip back and forth while pulling it away from the muffler until its free. If the tip is extra stubborn, tap it with a hammer while wiggling it with the pliers; the shock from the hammer blow will often dislodge it from its initial position and break some of the corrosion so you can remove it easier. Remove the second exhaust tip off of the muffler in the same manner.

    4

    Position the new exhaust tip on the muffler. For factory-style exhaust tips, drive the tip into position with the same block of wood and hammer until its fully-seated, then reinstall the second exhaust tip using the same technique. For aftermarket exhaust tips, set them into position and then gently drive the tips into place with the block of wood and hammer. Tighten the set screws or exhaust clamps with a ratchet and metric socket.

    5

    Check the tips to make sure that they are securely fastened to the muffler. Stand back from the vehicle to make sure that the exhaust tips are even. If the tips are slightly uneven or crooked, make small adjustments by tapping them with the block of wood and hammer, and then re-checking the exhaust clamps or set screws for tightness, if equipped.


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