EXHAUST PIPE INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. CONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH


    1. Connect 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.

  2. CONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect 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.

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


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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 gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) for the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH side.

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      *1 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
      *2 Gasket
      *a Wooden Block

      Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in each gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

      Note


      • Be sure to install the gaskets in the correct direction.

      • Do not reuse the gaskets.

      • Do not damage the gaskets.

      • Do not push in the gaskets by using the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) when connecting it.

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

    5. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) with 2 new nuts and 2 new bolts.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
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      *1 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly and Tail Exhaust Pipe LH
      *2 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
      *3 Gasket
      *a Space between flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)

      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.

      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 (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

  4. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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  5. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. Engage the 2 clips to install the front center floor brace to the body.

    2. Install the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Cover)

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  7. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Cover)

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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 and replacing an exhaust gas leak.