INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
** Installation recommendation: JBA recommends in most case that the vehicle be taken to a reputable exhaust shop for installation.
40-1542
2007 Dodge Nitro
Recommended Tools: Parts List Qty.
15mm socket A. Intermediate pipe with notch 1
9/16 deep socket
Pliers
Spray Lubricant
Start:
1. Remove and check inventory
for your new JBA exhaust system.
2. Disconnect negative battery
cable and allow vehicle to cool.
B. Muffler 1
C. Tail pipe 1
D. 3“ Clamp 2
D D
A
C
B
3. Cut tailpipe at rear of muffler.
7. Loosen clamp at front of muffler
assembly.
8. Release retainer clip.
9. Remove muffler assembly.
12. Secure clamp.
PliersPliers
13. Slip clamp onto int. pipe.
14. Install muffler with center inlet,
and outlet to right side.
17. Install new tailpipe follwing same
path as original.
18. Insert rear hanger.
19. Slip into muffler.
4. Separate rubber hanger from
tailpipe bracket.
5. Remove hanger from rubber
isolator.
6. Remove tailpipe assembly.
10. Slip clamp onto exhaust pipe.
11. Install intermediate pipe. Align
notch pipe.
15. Align muffler to be flat, and pipe
fully inserted. Secure clamp.
16. Slip clamp over muffler outlet.
20. Attach upper hanger.
21. Align tailpipe, secure clamp. Tack
weld slip joints.
NOTES:
1. All exhaust systems expand
about 1” rearward when exhaust
temperature rises.
3. Use anti-seize on threads of
clamps.
JBA recommends taking the vehicle to a muffler shop and having all slip connections tack welded. 01.08.08
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