Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

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Install the front exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Replace gaskets with new ones.

Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe To Center Exhaust Pipe
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Install the front and center exhaust pipe assembly to vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolt which installs front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Installing Bolt To Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Tighten the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts Holding Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Cylinder Heads
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Install the under cover.
Tighten the bolts which install front and center exhaust pipe assembly to rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 4: Installing Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Tighten the bolt which holds front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 5: Tightening Bolt To Holding Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 6: Connecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

Fig 7: Connecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
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Connect the battery ground cable.

Fig 8: Connecting Battery Ground Cable

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