PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Minimum | 41.5 mm (1.64 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
Fully insert a new gasket to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.
| *1 | Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly |
| *2 | Gasket |
| *3 | Wooden Block |
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
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.
Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Tech Tips
After installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the exhaust manifold and front exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
| *1 | Exhaust Manifold |
| *2 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly |
| *3 | Gasket |
| *a | Space between flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.) |
INSTALL FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Minimum | 38.5 mm (1.52 in.) |
Tech Tips
If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
Fully insert a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
| *1 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly |
| *2 | Gasket |
| *3 | Wooden Block |
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front 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 pipe when connecting it.
Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
Tech Tips
After installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the exhaust manifold and front exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
| *1 | Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly |
| *2 | Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly |
| *3 | Gasket |
| *a | Space between flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.) |
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK