AWE 3015-32952 Touring Edition Exhaust Installation Guide

AWE 3015-32952 Touring Edition Exhaust

Product Information

Welcome to the AWE family and congratulations on your purchase of the AWE Exhaust system for the Dodge Durango. This exhaust system is known for its exquisite build quality, craftsmanship, and industry-leading performance. Please refer to the AWE website for the most up-to-date fitment information. If you have any questions, our AWE Performance Specialists are available to assist you.
Below are the part numbers and descriptions of the components included in this installation:

Product Usage Instructions

Before starting the installation, please read the following important notes:

• Always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual for precise torque specifications on all OEM fasteners.
• CAUTION: The exhaust may be VERY HOT. Allow adequate time for the system to cool down before disassembly. Severe burns and injury can occur if skin comes into contact with a hot exhaust system.

To install your AWE exhaust system, follow these steps:

1. Remove the spare tire and heat shield around the tire.

2. Remove the OEM tips.

3. Remove the 2 OEM rear hangers located above the mufflers.

4. Remove the 2 OEM axle hangers.

5. Loosen the exhaust clamp to enable careful removal of the driver side muffler from the vehicle.

6. Remove the OEM hardware on both flanges.

7. Remove the 2 front hangers.

8. Remove the OEM exhaust from the vehicle.
   Note: The driver side muffler may require force or rotation to remove it from the OEM exhaust. Ensure that you do not mix up the original locations of the 6 rubber OEM exhaust hangers, as they will be used with your AWE exhaust.
   To start installing your AWE exhaust system:

9. Place the 2 OEM hangers onto the H-pipe as shown in Figure 2-1.

10. Install the H-pipe onto the OEM down pipes, ensuring that the bent hanger bar pointing up (A) serves as a guide for correct alignment.

11. Place 2 of the provided exhaust clamps (B) as shown in Figure 2-2.

PARTS LIST (TRACK AND TOURING)

INSPECT ALL PARTS PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE: IF DAMAGED OR MISSING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

Track Systems Only
| F23| Dodge Durango WD Hemi 392/SRT Hellcat Track Rear Driver| 1
| F24| Dodge Durango WD Hemi 392/SRT Hellcat Track Rear Passenger| 1
Touring Systems Only
| F21| Dodge Durango WD Hemi 392/SRT Hellcat Touring Rear Driver| 1
| F22| Dodge Durango WD Hemi 392/SRT Hellcat Touring Rear Passenger| 1
Chrome Tips Only
| 180006| 5.00″ OD x 3.00″ ID, Slash Cut, Chrome Silver, AWE logo, Integrated Clamp| 2
Black Tips Only
| 180007| AWE black chrome 5″ slash cut tip| 2

NOTE: Always refer to the manufacturer’s service manual for precise torque specifications on all OEM fasteners.
CAUTION: The exhaust may be VERY HOT — allow adequate time for the system to cool down before disassembly. Severe burns and injury will occur if skin comes into contact with a hot exhaust system.

• STEP 1
  Start by removing the OEM Durango exhaust by following these steps, shown

1. Remove spare tire and heat shield around tire.
2. Remove the OEM tips.
3.  Remove the 2 OEM rear hangers, above the mufflers.
4.  Remove the 2 OEM axle hangers.
5. Loosen the exhaust clamp, now you will be able to carefully remove the driver side muffler from the vehicle.
6. Remove the OEM hardware on both flanges.
7. Remove the 2 front hangers.
8. Remove the OEM exhaust from the vehicle.

NOTE: The DS muffler may take force or rotation to remove it from the OEM exhaust.

•  All 6 rubber OEM exhaust hangers will be used with your AWE exhaust. Do not mix up the original locations of the 6 hangers.

• STEP 2
  Start installing your AWE exhaust by placing the 2 OEM hangers onto the H-pipe, as shown Install the H-pipe onto the OEM down pipes, using the bent hanger bar pointing up (A) as a guide for correct alignment, next place 2 of the provided exhaust clamps (B), as shown

• STEP 3
  

The flange is connected using the 2 per side, supplied bolts and the 2 per side, OEM springs and flange nuts.

• The bolts are properly tightened when the flange nut is bottomed out on the bolt. Over tightening the bolt will strip it out.

• STEP 4
  If the H-Pipe in not aligned correct in the OE tunnel, you may adjust the OE passenger side flange (A) by loosening the OE clamp (B) as shown

• STEP 5
  Gather your 2 AWE axle tubes. Note the passenger (F20) tube has a longer straight section at the end, as shown

• STEP 6
  It is crucial to install each section and exhaust band clamps correctly to prevent loose joints, exhaust leaks and rattles. Arrow A shows the expanded tube and the preinstalled exhaust clamp being brought up to the corresponding tube. Arrow B shows the overlapping tube installed correctly over the corresponding tube. Arrow C shows the exhaust band clamp being brought to the edge of the expanded tube.
  NOTES:

• Do not fully torque any exhaust clamp until the entire exhaust has been installed and adjusted.

•  Torque specification is a minimum of 60 ft/lbs

• STEP 7
  Gather your AWE DS mid pipe and DS rear section. The axle pipe has no hangers, for ease install both tube sections, as shown with the supplied clamp at (A) and the OEM hangers at (B).

• STEP 8
  Gather the AWE PS mid pipe and PS rear section. The axle tube has no hangers, for ease install both tube sections, as shown in Figure 7, with the supplied clamp at (A) and the OEM hangers at (B).

• STEP 9
  Install the 2 AWE rear tip outlet tube (E23) using the supplied ball clamps, as shown

• STEP 10
  Install the AWE tips and hardware onto the AWE exhaust, do not fully tighten ball clamps at this point.

• Use anti-seize in the threads of the clamps.

• STEP 11
  To install the exhaust tips with integrated clamps, first, attach the exhaust tip in the proper orientation onto the exhaust outlet tube. Insert one of the carriage bolts from the hardware kit (3910-41010) through the tab on the exhaust tip and thread on one of the corresponding nuts. Using anti-seize on the bolt threads will help installation and prevent breakage of hardware.

• This exhaust system only has 2 exhaust tips while the integrated clamp kit has enough hardware for our 4 tip exhaust systems. You will have 2 sets of hardware left over that will not be used.

• STEP 12
  For the rear sections, hanger bar collar clamps are provided to prevent side to side movement of the exhaust system. After sliding the exhaust hanger bar through the OEM grommet, install the collar clamp on the outside end of the bar as shown in the locations shown

• STEP 13
  Check over your AWE exhaust for proper clearance from the chassis and correct tip alignment, working from the front to the back, ensure you torqued all the exhaust clamps to at least 60ft-lbs, and the tips are torqued to at least 18ft-lbs. Reinstall your spare tire at this time.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

adjusted exhaust. This includes tip fitments and rattling due to chassis contact. Check out our fitment guide for more installation tips.
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CARE
Once installed properly, your AWE exhaust will provide years of trouble-free performance. The exhaust volume and sound will settle with usage; 800-1000 miles is required to break-in new exhaust systems. Also, please note that the rear 180Technology® resonator has a small drain hole to allow condensation to escape. Water drops from this area are normal. Periodic cleaning of exhaust tips is necessary to maintain proper finish, especially in areas prone to road salt and caustic deicing solutions. Use a mild soap and water solution or car wax to clean the finish. Avoid using abrasive polishes, as they can scratch the finish.
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WARRANTY
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References

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