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Exhaust Pipe: Installation

  1. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the tail pipe to connect the 6 exhaust pipe supports.
      Fig 1: Installing Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      G04018873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the support bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Pipe No. 1 Support Bracket Sub-Assembly
      G04018874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

      Minimum length: 38.5 mm (1.516 in.) 

      If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

      Fig 3: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
      G04018875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a new gasket to the rear side of the front exhaust pipe.

      HINT:

      Using a plastic-faced hammer, uniformly strike the gasket so that the gasket and front exhaust pipe are properly fit.

      NOTE:
      • Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
      • Do not reuse the gaskets.
      • To ensure a proper seal, do not use the tailpipe to force the front gasket onto the exhaust pipe.
      Fig 4: Identifying New Gasket
      G04018876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front ends to the exhaust manifolds with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 62 N*m (632 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Do not reuse the gaskets.
    4. Install the front exhaust pipe to the tail exhaust pipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe To Tail Exhaust Pipe With Compression Springs
      G04018877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2) 
    1. Install the sensor (see HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (FOR SENSOR 2) ).
  5. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER 
    1. Install the floor brace with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 7.4 N*m (75 kgf*cm, 65 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Installing Floor Brace Center
      G04018878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 

    If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.

  7. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 
  8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.