Installation [11/2016 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
- Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 2) connector.
- Engage the 2 wire harnesses clamps.
- INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Lower Side)
- Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket (for Lower Side) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket (for Lower Side) with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1)
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repairs" after replacing the heated oxygen sensor.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]
- Using SST, install the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 1) to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length - SST: 09224-00012
Specified tightening torque
Torque: 44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
HINT:
- Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2016 - ]
- When using SST (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.09 in.)):
37.7 N*m (384 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf)
- Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 1).
*1 Wire Harness Clamp Bracket *a Left of Vehicle *b 180° HINT:
Make sure the direction of the wire harness clamp bracket is as shown in the illustration.
- Using SST, install the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 1) to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Install 2 new gaskets to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
- Install the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly to the front exhaust pipe assembly and exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 1) connector.
- Engage the 3 wire harness clamps.
- INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 2 compression springs.
Standard Length 43.0 mm (1.69 in.) Minimum Free Length 41.5 mm (1.63 in.) If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
- Temporarily install a new gasket to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
- Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the gasket until its surface is flush with the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
*1 Front No. 3 Exhaust Pipe Sub-assembly *2 Gasket *a Wooden Block NOTE:- Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
- Do not reuse the gasket.
- Do not damage the gasket.
- Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting them.
- Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the exhaust pipe support.
- Install the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
*1 Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) *2 Front No. 3 Exhaust Pipe Sub-assembly *3 Gasket *a Space between Flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.)
- Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the 2 compression springs.
- INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER
- Install the No. 3 exhaust pipe damper to the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
- Install the No. 3 exhaust pipe damper to the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- Install a new gasket to the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
- Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
- Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.
- Perform Inspection After Repair after repairing an exhaust gas leak.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2016 - ]
- Perform Inspection After Repair after repairing an exhaust gas leak.
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
See step 14
- INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 102
- INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 103