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How to Install Stainless Works Turbo Chambered Cat-Back Exhaust - Split Rear Exit - Factory Connect

Installation Time

2 hours

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1. Disconnect the battery before starting work on the exhaust system for your vehicle. Reconnect the battery when the job is completed.

2. Your exhaust system can be installed by a weekend warrior but the use of a lift is recommended for ease of installation. If using a jack, the vehicle must be placed on a level hard surface and jack stands are required for safety reasons.

3. You will assemble the components together as specified below, but only snug the clamps as you move along from front to back. When placing the X-pipe or Y-pipe into position, make certain that you push it fully forward and level it in with the vehicle. After aligning all the components in the vehicle, you will tighten all the clamps working from front to back of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Raise and support vehicle.

2. Disconnect battery

3. Loosen clamp at factory connect point after the catalytic converters.

4. Remove exhaust from hangers and vehicle.

5. Install Y-pipe using the factory stepped ball clamp. (Not required for P/N CT14CB for headers).

6. Install hanger and left and right Muffler Inlet pipes using (2) 3" clamps.


7. Install mufflers using (2) 3" clamps.

8. Install Right and Left tails using (2) 3" clamp hangers.


9. Install tail hanger using (2) 3" clamps.


11. Adjust and tighten from front to back.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CT14CBUB ( )/ CT14CBUBY (5.3l only) (two
tips under bumper)

1. Raise and support vehicle.

2. Disconnect battery.

3. Loosen clamp at factory connect point after the catalytic converters.

4. Remove exhaust from hangers and vehicle.

5. Install Y-pipe using the factory stepped ball clamp. (Not required for P/N CT14CBUB for headers).

6. Install hanger and left and right Muffler Inlet pipes using  (2) 3" clamps.

7. Install mufflers using

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7. Install mufflers using (2) 3" clamps.

8. Install Right and Left tails using (2) 3" clamp hangers.


9. Install Right and Left tail hangers to factory bolts in trailer hitch using farthest ones forward 14mm, (see picture).


9. Install Right and Left tail pipes and 3" clamp hangers with grommets and 3/8" bolts and nuts.

10. Install tips with (2) 3" clamps.

11. Adjust and tighten from front to back.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CT14CBFT ( )/ CT14CBFTY (5.3L only) (two
tips in front of passenger tire)

1. Raise and support vehicle.

2. Disconnect battery

3. Loosen clamp at factory connect point after the catalytic converters.

4. Remove exhaust from hangers and vehicle.

5. Install Y-pipe using the factory stepped ball clamp. (Not required for P/N CT14CBFT for headers).

6. Install hanger and left and right Muffler Inlet


7. Install mufflers using

8. Remove 16mm nut from front lower spring mount and install hanger bracket, then re-install nut.


9. Install tail pipes and 3" clamp hangers with grommets and 3/8" bolts, washers and nut.

10. Adjust and tighten from front to back.

13. Be sure to have adequate clearance around all wires, hoses and lines. If anything is in contact with the exhaust system, it will melt. Make sure to  barrier wrap. 

14. After double checking for clearance and making sure all lines, wires and hoses are secured, drive the car for 10-20 miles and re-check all clamps and clearances. Your system may be tack welded at the joints/ clamps to reduce shifting of the system during heating and cooling cycles. Make certain to disconnect the battery before performing any welding. 

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