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 (LH).
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolt
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Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to vehicle.
Temporarily tighten the nuts to cylinder head which hold front exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Temporarily tighten the bolts which hold front exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Holding Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Tighten the bolts which install front exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Pipe Bolts
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Tighten the bolts which hold front exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.
Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating 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, 22.1 ft-lb)

Fig 6: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Nuts
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Install the under cover.
Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B).

Fig 7: Locating Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect the ground cable to battery.