PROCEDURE
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly to the tail exhaust pipe assembly with 3 new bolts.
Install the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly to the tail exhaust pipe LH with 3 new bolts.
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH
Install the tail exhaust pipe LH to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Note
Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe LH.
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Note
Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe assembly.
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Standard Length | 40 mm (1.57 in.) |
| Minimum Free Length | 38.5 mm (1.52 in.) |
If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
Temporarily install 2 new exhaust pipe gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) for the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH side.
| *1 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) |
| *2 | Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| *a | Wooden Block |
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in each exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
Note
Be sure to install the exhaust pipe gaskets in the correct direction.
Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gaskets.
Do not damage the exhaust pipe gaskets.
Do not push in the exhaust pipe gaskets by using the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) when connecting it.
Install a new exhaust pipe gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) for the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) side.
Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) with 2 new nuts and 2 new bolts.
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH with the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.
Tech Tips
After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
| *1 | Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly or Tail Exhaust Pipe LH |
| *2 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) |
| *3 | Exhaust Pipe Gasket |
| *a | Space between Flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.) |
INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER LH
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER RH
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
Perform Inspection After Repair after repairing and replacing an exhaust gas leak.