Overview - Emissions Control System
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- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Bracket
- Replace if damaged
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
- Bolt
Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
- Nut
Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
- Bracket
- For catalytic converter
- Catalytic Converter
- With front exhaust pipe
- Protect catalytic converter from shocks and impact stress
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Screw-Type Clamp
- Seal
- Always replace
- Turbocharger
- Removing and installing. Refer to TURBOCHARGER .
- Nut
Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
- Nut
- 23 Nm
- Front Clamping Sleeve
- Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
Installation Position for Front Clamping Sleeve
-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.
- Angle -α- = approximately 20°.
- Threaded connection to the right.
- The nuts are toward the top.
Installation Position of the Catalytic Converter Screw-Type Clamp
- Angle -α- = 30°.
Catalytic Converter - Tightening Specification and Sequence
-- Tighten the threaded connections in steps in the sequence shown:
| Step | Screw-Type Clamp/Nuts | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | -1, 3 and 4- | Install by hand all the way
|
| 2. | -2- | Tighten the screw-type clamp to 15 Nm. |
| 3. | -1, 3 and 4- | Tighten to 20 Nm |