Exhaust Pipe: Installation

1. Align the cutout of the baffle with the protruding part of the tailpipe as shown in the illustration.
2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, uniformly tap the baffle onto the tailpipe until the cutout on the bottom of the baffle is aligned with the mark on the bottom of the tailpipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Cutout Of Baffle With Protruding Part Of Tailpipe

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1. Connect the 6 exhaust pipe supports to install the tailpipe.

Fig 2: Locating Tail Exhaust Pipe

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1. Install the support bracket with the 2 bolts.

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

Fig 3: Locating Support Bracket With Bolts

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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 Compression Springs With Vernier Calipers

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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 of the installation direction of the gasket.
   • Do not reuse the gaskets.
   • 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

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3. Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front ends to the exhaust manifold with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE: Do not reuse the gaskets.
4. Install the front exhaust pipe to the tail tailpipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
   Fig 6: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe To Tail Exhaust Pipe With Compression Springs

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

1. Install the sensor (see INSTALLATION ).

1. Install the floor brace with the 4 bolts.

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

Fig 7: Locating Floor Brace With Bolts

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1. Install the panel brace with the 4 bolts.
   Fig 8: Locating Panel Brace With Bolts

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

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

1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
   NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.