Installation [10/2016 - 10/2017]: Procedure
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- INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
- Set a new gasket to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
*a Protrusion Front HINT:
Orient the protrusion of the gasket as shown in the illustration.
- Temporarily install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with 6 new nuts.
*a Nut A *b Nut B Front - 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).
- Set a new gasket to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
- INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: Front Catalyst)
- Set a new gasket to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
*a Protrusion Front HINT:
Orient the protrusion of the gasket as shown in the illustration.
- Temporarily install the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with 6 new nuts.
*a Nut A *b Nut B Front - 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).
- Set a new gasket to the cylinder head sub-assembly.
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
- 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.
- Install the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide to the cylinder block with the bolt.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Install the engine oil level dipstick.
- Install a new O-ring to the No. 2 engine oil level dipstick guide.
- INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
- 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)
- Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly to the automatic transmission with transfer assembly with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
See step 4
- CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Refer to INSTALLATION [04/2013 - 10/2017]
- INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
See step 6
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 79
- INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (for 2WD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 102
- INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
Refer to INSTALLATION [04/2013 - 10/2017]
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
See step 9