Exhaust system, complete
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (1 OF 2)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Catalytic converter to turbocharger | N14/N18 | M8 | Initial torque | 7 Nm |
| Final torque | 40 ± 6 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Stud bolts to turbocharger | N14/N18 | M8 | 10 Nm | |
| 3AZ Catalytic converter to holder | N14/N18 | M8 | Replace nuts. | 20 ± 5 Nm |
| 4AZ Bracket, catalytic converter, to crankcase | N14/N18 | M8 | 20 ± 5 Nm | |
| 5AZ V-band clamp, exhaust system, to catalytic converter | N12/N14/N16/N18 | 25 ± 3 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Clamp | N12/N14/N16/N18 | 45 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Exhaust system to transmission | R60/R61/N16/N18 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 8AZ Exhaust system to stiffening plate | R60/R61/N16/N18 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 9AZ Reinforcement braces | R60/R61/N16/N18 | M14 | 175 Nm | |
| 10AZ Reinforcement plate to body | R60/R61/N16/N18 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 11AZ Exhaust system to body | N12/N14/N16/N18 | M8 | 21.4 Nm |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE (2 OF 2)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | N12/N14/N16/N18 | M8 | Replace nuts, coat threads with copper paste. | 25 Nm |
| 2AZ Stud to cylinder head | N12/N14/N16/N18 | M8 | 15 Nm | |
| 3AZ Catalytic converter to crankcase | N12/N16 | M8 | 25 Nm | |
| 4AZ Heat shield | N12/N14/N16/N18 | M6 | 4 Nm |