Removal [12/2017 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
- REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- INSTALL SST WITH FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY NOTE:
When performing removal and installation for the front exhaust pipe assembly, perform work using SST in order to prevent excessive force being applied to the flexible pipe area.
*a Flexible Pipe Area - - - Install SST at the position on the flexible pipe of the front exhaust pipe assembly shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09224-50011
*1 Flexible Pipe of the Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly *a Stud Bolt Installation Area Pipe Clamp Retaining Bolt Stud Bolt Installation Area (for 2WD) Stud Bolt Installation Area (for AWD) - Loosen the retaining bolt on the pipe clamp before installing it.
- Install SST to the stud bolt of the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf/cm, 16 ft.lbf)
NOTE:- The installation area for SST (stud bolt) is different for 2WD and AWD vehicles.
- Install the stud bolts using the 2 nuts removed from the No. 3 exhaust pipe support.
- Set the front exhaust pipe assembly on SST (pipe clamp) and tighten the pipe clamp retaining bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf)
- Install SST at the position on the flexible pipe of the front exhaust pipe assembly shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE EXHAUST TAILPIPE LH
- REMOVE EXHAUST TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY