Exhaust Pipe ASSY And Catalytic Converter (2AZ-FE): Replacement

1. Remove the 2 bolts and pipe tail from the exhaust pipe center.
2. Remove the pipe tail from the exhaust pipe support.

Fig 1: Removing Pipe Tail From Exhaust Pipe Support

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1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) connector.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and pipe center from the exhaust pipe front.
2. Remove the pipe center from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and pipe front from the exhaust manifold.

1. Install a new gasket and the pipe front to the exhaust manifold with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 48 NVm (489 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf) 

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Pipe Assy Front

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1. Install the pipe center to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
2. Install a new gasket and the pipe center to the pipe front with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 56 NVm (571 kgfVcm, 41 ftVlbf) 

1. Install the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) to the pipe front.

   Torque: 44 NVm (449 kgfVcm, 32 ftVlbf) 

HINT:

• Before installing the sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 3 and 1/2 turns.
• After installing the sensor, check that the sensor wire is not twisted. If it is twisted, remove the sensor and reinstall it.

1. Install the pipe tail to the exhaust pipe support.
2. Install a new gasket and the pipe tail to the pipe center with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 48 NVm (489 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf) 

3. Install the pipe to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

Fig 3: Installing Pipe To Exhaust Pipe Supports

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If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak.

If damaged, replace it.