Owners manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS #65572
CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
When installing this exhaust system make sure to use proper safety precautions. Use jack stands when working under
the vehicle, set parking brake, block tires and use safety glasses and gloves. Allow exhaust to cool before attempting
installation. Severe injury or burns could occur if safety measures are not taken.
SUGGESTED TOOLS: 1/2”, 9/16” 15mm wrenches & sockets, WD-40, hacksaw, jack stands.
1. Disconnect the negative battery
cable before removal of OEM
exhaust. This will allow the
computer to reset and recognize
the new exhaust. Lay out the
exhaust on the floor so it looks like
the drawing and compare parts
with manual.
8. Install the exit pipes #E. Use
clamp #G to secure exit pipes to
tailpipes. DO NOT TIGHTEN. Re-
install spare tire. Use zip ties to
secure brake, gas lines as
necessary.
5. Remove spare tire to install
tailpipes. Now install passenger
side tailpipe #D into the muffler
1½-2”. Use clamp #G to secure
tailpipe to muffler. DO NOT
TIGHTEN. Insert welded hangers
into rubber grommets.
6. Install driver side rear
hanger #H into hole located
on cross member behind spare
tire location (see photo). Use
bolt kit #I to secure and
attach Rubber grommet #L.
DO NOT TIGHTEN.
7. Install driver side tailpipe
#C into the muffler 1½-2”.
Use clamp #G to secure
tailpipe to muffler. DO NOT
TIGHTEN. Insert welded
hangers into rubber
grommets.
GIBSON EXHAUST systems are designed on a factory stock vehicle. Any aftermarket products installed
could increase the sound levels of this Exhaust.
Make sure there is a 1” clearance from ALL rubber brake lines, shock boots, fuel lines,
tires, etc to prevent heat related damage or fire.
4. Install muffler #B onto head
pipe 1½”-2” with the louvers
facing towards the converter. Use
a jack stand to support the
muffler. Muffler outlets will be
positioned at the top. Use clamp
#F to secure the muffler to the
headpipe. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
3. 2009-10 Models Only
Measure 8” from the flange
on your new headpipe #A and cut.
Attach adapter pipe to new
headpipe with the 3” clamp. You
will re-use the factory band clamp
Bolt head pipe #A onto your
existing stock front pipe re-using
stock nuts/bolts. Insert welded
hanger into rubber grommet. DO
NOT TIGHTEN.
2. To remove the stock exhaust,
unbolt it from the two bolt flange
in front of the muffler. Do not
disguard you will re-use bolts.
Disengage the welded hangers
using WD-40 from the OEM rubber
grommets. Do not damage or
remove the rubber grommets as
you will reuse them to mount your
new system. Now, cut off tailpipe
before and after rear axle for
removal.
CUT
CUT
9. Install stainless steel tips #J.
Clamp down. When you have
everything in place, firmly
tighten all bolts and clamps
down securely. Use stainless
steel cleaner and a Scotch Brite
pad weekly to prevent tip from
discoloration.
Inspect all fasteners after 25-50
miles of operation and re-tighten
as necessary.