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How to Install Borla Climber Stinger S-Type Cat-Back Exhaust (12-17 Wrangler JK 2 Door) on your Jeep Wrangler
Tools Required
- 3/8” Drive Ratchet
- 3/8” Drive Extension 3”
- 18mm Socket
- 17mm Socket
- 15mm Socket
- 13mm Socket
- T-45 Torx
- cutting blade saw
- Pry Bar
- Spray Lubricant
These instructions have been written to help you with the installation of your Borla Performance Exhaust System. Please read this document completely before beginning the installation of your system.
Please compare the parts in the box with the bill of materials provided to assure that you have all the parts necessary for this installation.
To ensure this part number fits your specific model year, please visit our website for the latest model year listings at www.BORLA.com.
Thank you for purchasing a Borla Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System.
Borla Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System (PN-140644) is designed for the Jeep Wrangler 2-door, equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine, 4WD automatic or manual transmissions.
Borla Performance Industries recommends that an exhaust shop or professional after market parts installer perform the installation of this system. However, if you decide to perform the installation on your own it is recommended that two people are used. This installation should not be performed by one person due to the risk of injury. Ensure the installers use all under car safety precau-tions including eye protection.
Please take time to read and understand the following…
By installing your Borla Performance Exhaust System, you indicate that you have read this document and you agree with the terms stated below.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow all installation instruction guidelines and safety procedures supplied with your Borla Performance Exhaust System.
Borla Performance Industries assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse, abuse, improper installation, improp-er operation, lack of responsible care, or all previously stated reasons resulting from incompatibility with other manufacturer’s products and/or systems.
Included with your Borla Performance Exhaust System is a warranty card. Please read it carefully before you begin any work on your vehicle. If you should have any questions regarding our warranty policy, installation, or any other matter pertaining to your new Borla Performance Exhaust System, please give us a call at the number provided on the warranty card.
Borla Performance - Bill of Materials
Caution!!! Never work on a hot exhaust system. Serious injury in the form of burns can result if the vehicle has been in use and the exhaust sys-tem is hot, allow vehicle to cool for at least 1 hour. Always wear eye protection when working under any vehicle.
Note: It is our recommendation that you use a hoist or hydraulic lift to facilitate the installation of your new Borla Performance Exhaust System.
Taking all under car safety precautions, lift the vehicle using a hoist or hydraulic lift. Once this has been done, you may b egin the removal of your old exhaust system from your vehicle.
Note: Before removing the original exhaust system from your vehicle, please compare the parts you have received with the bill of materials pro-vided on the previous page to assure that you have all the parts necessary for the installation of your new Borla Performance Exhaust System.
Original Exhaust System Removal
Note: With a used vehicle, we suggest a penetrating spray lubricant to be applied liberally to all exhaust fasteners and allowing a significant period of time for the chemical to lubricate the threads before at-tempting to disassemble.
1. Loosen clamp on rear muffler assembly. Remove the two hangers located on the rubber brackets and remove this as-sembly from vehicle. (See Fig. 1)
2. Using a muffler stand or an additional person to hold the center muffler assembly into position.
3. Remove (4) bolts from the skid plate. Keep hardware for reinstallation later. (See Fig. 2)
4. Loosen clamp on front muffler assembly. Remove (2) hangars from the rubber isolators and this assembly from vehicle. (See Fig. 3)
5. Original system removed. (See Fig. 4)
Warning: Use extreme caution during installation. Torque all fasteners according to manufacturer’s torque values and tightening sequence. DO NOT use air impact tools to tighten fasteners on Borla Performance Exhaust Systems. Use of such tools may result in bent flanges or gasket contact areas leading to exhaust leaks.
Borla Performance Cat-Back Exhaust System Installation
1. Measure and mark a 2” cutting line behind the driver side catalytic converter. Cut pipe using a metal-cutting blade saw. (See Fig. 5)
2. Place the supplied Heat Shield on the gas tank. (See Fig. 6)
3. Place a clamp over the expanded end of L/H Front Pipe As-sembly and place over newly cut pipe. DO NOT TIGHTEN CLAMP.
4. Install Under Trans Pipe Assembly to right-side flange us-ing supplied hardware.
5. Place a clamp over expanded end of Y-Pipe Assembly and insert ends into L/H Front Pipe outlet and Under Trans Pipe outlet. (See Fig. 7) DO NOT TIGHTEN CLAMPS.
6. Place a clamp over the expanded end of the Muffler Assem-bly and insert to the outlet of the Y-Pipe Assembly. Insert the hangar into the rubber isolator. DO NOT TIGHTEN CLAMP. (See Fig. 8)
7. Reinstall the skid pleat using the original hardware.
8. Check your exhaust system for proper clearance under the vehicle and also for tip alignment. (See Fig. 9)
9. Once position has been determined to be correct, tighten the hardware at the flange securing the muffler assembly and the two clamps to 32-35ft. lbs.
10. Before starting your vehicle, make sure to check all wires, hoses, brake lines, body parts and tires for safe clearance from the exhaust system.
11. Start vehicle and check for any leaks. If any leaks are found, determine cause (such as loose or incorrectly positioned clamp) and repair as necessary.
Note: When you first start your vehicle after the installa-tion of your new Borla Performance Exhaust System, there may be some smoke and fumes coming from the system. This is a protective oil based coating used in the manufacturing of mandrel bent performance exhaust tub-ing. This is not a problem and will disappear within a very short period of time after the exhaust has reached
