FLOWMASTER 717973 Performance Exhaust System Instruction Manual

Installaton Instrucons
717973
2006-08 DODGE RAM 1500
5.7L ENGINE

OVERVIEW:

1. Take a moment to read and understand these instruc ons before installing your Flowmaster performance system.
   NOTE: Please inventory all parts now before con nuing and if necessary, report any missing items to our tech line. This will avoid poten ally stranding your vehicle un l any missing replacement parts arrive.

REMOVE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:

2. Raise vehicle up on a hoist or rack to working height. If you don’t have access to a hoist or rack, support vehicle with jack stands.
   WARNING:
   Avoid serious burns! Allow your vehicle me to cool completely before touching any factory engine components.
   To ease prepara on and installa on of your new kit:
   • Apply penetra ng lubricant to mounts, bolts and clamps before you remove them.
   • Use stands as necessary to support parts as you detach them from your vehicle and again as you install new parts.

3. Cut tailpipe at muffl er exit. Disassemble hanger wire from isolator and remove tailpipe sec on from vehicle.

4. Support muffl er and disassemble wire hangers from isolators. Loosen ring clamp, disconnect inlet pipe then remove exhaust system.
   NOTE: Clamp connec on may need be heated or cut to be separated.

INSTALL FLOWMASTER EXHAUST SYSTEM:

5. Remove nuts from stock and Flowmaster clamps, apply an -seize compound to bolts and re-install nuts.
   NOTE: The image in this step is intended for illustra ve purposes only and may or may not accurately refl ect components included in your kit.

6. Place clamp hanger (2) onto inlet pipe (1) then insert (x3) hangers into isolators and connect it to exhaust pipe; lining inlet pipe notch up to front pipe tab. Tighten clamp enough to allow for adjustment.

7. Adjust muffl er then secure vent hose and brake lines away from heat. Tighten clamp fully.

8. Recommended: Secure slip-fi t connec ons with a 1-inch tack weld then spray high-temp paint over each weld to prevent rust and premature corrosion.

Congratulaons, the installa on of your FLOWMASTER performance exhaust system is now complete!

Installaton Diagram
717973
2006-08 DODGE RAM 1500
5.7L ENGINE

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717972
Rev 12/09/21

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