PROCEDURE
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Plastic Hammer |
| *b | Protruding part |
| *c | Concave |
Align the concave area of new tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly with the protruding part of the tail exhaust pipe assembly as shown in the illustration.
Using a plastic hammer, uniformly tap the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly onto the tail exhaust pipe assembly.
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst)
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Minimum | 41.5 mm (1.63 in.) |
If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
| *1 | Exhaust Manifold |
| *2 | Gasket |
| *a | Wooden Block |
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
Note
Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
Do not reuse the gasket.
Do not damage the gasket.
Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting it.
Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
| *1 | Exhaust Manifold |
| *2 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) |
| *3 | Gasket |
| *a | Space between flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.) |
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Tech Tips
After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the exhaust manifold and front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the front center floor brace sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Minimum | 38.5 mm (1.52 in.) |
If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
| *1 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) |
| *2 | Gasket |
| *a | Wooden Block |
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst).
Note
Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
Do not reuse the gasket.
Do not damage the gasket.
Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting it.
Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Note
Wrap the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly with a piece of cloth to keep it from damaging the rear bumper.
| *1 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) |
| *2 | Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly |
| *3 | Gasket |
| *a | Space between flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.) |
Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Tech Tips
After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK