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Exhaust Pipe: Installation

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  1. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the 6 exhaust pipe supports to install the exhaust pipe.
      Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Supports
      G04027995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT TWC 
    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 TWCs.
      NOTE: Do not reuse the gaskets.
    2. Install the 2 TWCs to the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts.

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

      Fig 2: Identifying TWCs To Exhaust Manifold With Nuts
      G04027996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. 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 3: Identifying Support Bracket With Bolts
      G04027997Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. 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 4: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
      G04027998Courtesy 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 gasket.
      • To ensure a proper seal, do not use the tailpipe to force the gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
        Fig 5: Identifying Gasket To Rear Side Of Front Exhaust Pipe
        G04027999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install 2 new gaskets and the 2 TWCs with the 4 bolts.

      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 6: Identifying Gaskets And TWCs With Bolts
      G04028000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2) 
    1. Install the sensor (INSTALLATION ).
  6. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE 
    1. Install the panel brace with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 19 N*m (195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Panel Brace With Bolts
      G04028001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. 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 8: Identifying Floor Brace With Bolts
      G04028002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS 

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

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