Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

Install the front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor.> < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Oxygen Sensor. >
Install the front exhaust pipe (RH) to front exhaust pipe assembly.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe (RH) To Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolts which hold front exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Tightening Bolts Holding Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Install the nuts to cylinder head which hold front exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Install the under cover.
Tighten the bolts which install the front exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Installing Front Exhaust Pipe To Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Tighten the bolts which hold the front exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Bolts Holding Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B).

Fig 6: Connecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground cable to battery.

Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery

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