EXHAUST PIPE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)


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      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 2 compression springs.

      Minimum Free Length 40.5 mm (1.59 in.)

      If the length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

    2. Temporarily install a new exhaust pipe gasket to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

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      *1 Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst)
      *2 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Wooden Block

      Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

      Note


      • Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.

      • Do not reuse the gasket.

      • Do not damage the gasket.

      • Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.

    4. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the exhaust pipe support.

    5. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst) and front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

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      *1 Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst)
      *2 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
      *3 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Space between Flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.)

  2. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install a new exhaust pipe gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

    2. Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly to the exhaust pipe support.

    3. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


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      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 2 compression springs.

      Minimum Free Length 38.5 mm (1.52 in.)

      If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

    2. Temporarily install a new exhaust pipe gasket to the center exhaust pipe assembly.

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      *1 Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Wooden Block

      Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the center exhaust pipe assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.

      • Do not reuse the gasket.

      • Do not damage the gasket.

      • Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting them.

    4. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

    5. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the center exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the center exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

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      *1 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2 Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *3 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Space between Flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)

  4. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, install the heated oxygen sensor to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

      SST
      09224-00011
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      44 N*m  { 449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench Click here.

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 260 mm (10.2 in.)): 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

    2. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

  5. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

    If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.


    1. Perform Inspection After Repair after repairing an exhaust gas leak Click here.