Exhaust Pipe: Installation
- INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Align the baffle with the protruding part of the tail exhaust pipe assembly as shown in the illustration.
- Using a plastic hammer, uniformly tap the baffle sub-assemblies onto the tail exhaust pipe assembly.
- INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER
- Install the exhaust pipe damper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Install the exhaust pipe damper with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 6 exhaust pipe supports.
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
Minimum length:
38.5 mm (1.516 in.)
If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
- Install a new gasket to the rear end of the front exhaust pipe.NOTE:
- Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
- Do not reuse the gasket.
- To ensure a proper seal, do not use the tail exhaust pipe to force the gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
HINT:
Using a plastic hammer, uniformly strike the gasket so that the gasket and front exhaust pipe are properly fit.
- Install 3 new gaskets and front exhaust pipe assembly.CAUTION: Do not reuse the gaskets.
- Install the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
- Install 4 new nuts and 4 bolts.
Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
NOTE: Do not reuse the nuts.
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
- INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for 2WD)
- Before installing the heated oxygen sensors, twist the sensor wires counterclockwise 4 turns.
- Using the SST, install the heated oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.
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Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
- After installing the sensors, check that the sensor wires are not twisted.
If the sensor wires are twisted, reinstall them.
- Install the grommets of the heated oxygen sensors.
- INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for 4WD)
- Before installing the sensors, twist the sensor wires counterclockwise 4 turns.
- Using the SST, install the heated oxygen sensors to the front exhaust pipe.
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Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf)
- After installing the sensors, check that sensor wires are not twisted.
If the sensor wires are twisted, reinstall them.
- Install the grommets of heated oxygen sensors.
- INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
- Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 7.4 N*m (75 kgf*cm, 65 in.*lbf)
- Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE
- Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
If exhaust gas is leaking, tighten the related parts to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.