Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the bolts which hold front exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

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

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fig 7: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery