EXHAUST PIPE INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Set 2 new tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assemblies to the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH.

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      *a Plastic Hammer
      *b Protrusion
      *c Cutout

      Align the cutout of each tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly with the protrusion of the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH as shown in the illustration.

    3. Using a plastic hammer, uniformly tap each tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly onto the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH.

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      *a Tail Exhaust Pipe Baffle Sub-assembly Edge
      *b Protrusion
      *c Cutout

      Check that the cutout of each tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly is aligned with the protrusion on the bottom of the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Adjust the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly if necessary.

  2. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH


    1. 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.

  3. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. 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.

  4. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


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      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.

    2. Temporarily install 2 new exhaust pipe gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly for tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH side.

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      *1 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *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.

      Note


      • Be sure to install the 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 when connecting it.

    4. Install a new exhaust pipe gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly for exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) side.

    5. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly with 2 new nuts and 2 new bolts.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    6. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH with the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.

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

      Tech Tips

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

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

  5. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

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  6. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)

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  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)

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  8. 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.