Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

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Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor to the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Oxygen Sensor. >
Install the center exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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Install the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe as a unit to the vehicle.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Temporarily tighten the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe to cylinder heads.

Fig 2: Locating Cylinder Heads Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Mounting Bolts
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Tighten the bolts which secure the center exhaust pipe to the hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Hanger Bracket Bolt
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Tighten the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe to cylinder heads.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Cylinder Heads Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B), and fasten the harness with the clip (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector With Clip
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Install the under cover RH. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable From Battery
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