Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Installation

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INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
  Minimum length: 41.5 mm (1.64 in.)
  
  If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
2. Fully insert a new gasket to the exhaust manifold assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Springs
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
  - Do not reuse the gasket.
  - Do not damage the gasket.
  - Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
  Fig 2: Identifying Wooden Block And Exhaust Manifold Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL OXYGEN SENSOR
1. Install the oxygen sensor (See INSTALLATION ).
Fig 3: Locating Bolts, Compression Springs And Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
2. Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
Fig 4: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly And Exhaust Pipe Supports
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INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER
1. Install the exhaust pipe damper to the center exhaust pipe assembly.
  Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Pipe Damper And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
  Minimum length: 40.5 mm (1.60 in.)
  
  If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
2. Fully insert a new gasket to the center exhaust pipe assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Springs
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the center exhaust pipe assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
  - Do not reuse the gasket.
  - Do not damage the gasket.
  - Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
4. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the exhaust pipe support.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Wooden Block, Gasket And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Compression Springs