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Installation [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) 
    1. Install a new exhaust manifold to head gasket LH to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
      GTY508419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protrusion
      Front

      HINT: 

      Orient the protrusion of the exhaust manifold to head gasket LH as shown in the illustration.

    2. Temporarily install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with 6 new nuts.
      GTY496418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      *a Nut (A)
      *b Nut (B)
      Front
    3. Using a 12 mm deep socket wrench, tighten the 6 nuts.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to tighten either the nut (A) or (B) shown in the illustration first.
      • Do not damage the stud bolts when installing the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst).
  2. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) 
    1. Install a new exhaust manifold to head gasket to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
      GTY514438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protrusion
      Front

      HINT: 

      Orient the protrusion of the exhaust manifold to head gasket as shown in the illustration.

    2. Temporarily install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with 6 new nuts.
      GTY510885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 2WD
      *B for AWD
      *a Nut (A)
      *b Nut (B)
      Front
    3. Using a 12 mm deep socket wrench, tighten the 6 nuts.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to tighten either the nut (A) or (B) shown in the illustration first.
      • Do not damage the stud bolts when installing the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst).
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE 
    1. Install a new O-ring to the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide.

      HINT: 

      Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring.

    2. Install the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide to the camshaft housing sub-assembly RH with the bolt.

      Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

    3. Install the engine oil level dipstick.
  4. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  5. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly to the automatic transmission with transfer assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
      Standard length 40 mm (1.57 in.)
      Minimum free length 38.5 mm (1.52 in.)
      GTY144965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    2. Temporarily install 2 new exhaust pipe gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) for tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH side.
    3. Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in each exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the gaskets in the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse the gaskets.
      • Do not damage the gaskets.
      • Do not push in the gaskets by using the exhaust pipes when connecting them.
      GTY442829Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
      *2 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Wooden Block
    4. Install 2 new exhaust pipe gaskets to the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) for exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) and exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) side.
    5. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) with 4 new nuts and 4 new bolts.

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

    6. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH with the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.
      GTY503377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly or Tail Exhaust Pipe LH
      *2 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
      *3 Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a Space between Flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)

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

      HINT: 

      After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

    7. for Bank 1:
      1. Connect the heated oxygen sensor grommet to the vehicle body.
    8. for Bank 2 (for 2WD):
      1. Connect the heated oxygen sensor grommet to the vehicle body.
    9. for Bank 2 (for AWD with Front Floor Cover LH):
      1. Engage the 3 clamps.
      2. Connect the heated oxygen sensor grommet to the vehicle body.
      3. Install the front floor cover LH with the 6 clips.
    10. for Bank 2 (for AWD without Front Floor Cover LH):
      1. Engage the 4 clamps.
      2. Connect the heated oxygen sensor grommet to the vehicle body.
  7. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 81 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  9. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER LH (for Full Cover Type) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  10. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER RH (for Full Cover Type) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  11. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 113 [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 114 [10/2015 - 11/2017]

  12. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  13. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    See step  9