Installation [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

1. Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
2. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) with the 2 nuts.

   Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

1. Install the No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) 

1. Install 2 new gaskets to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
2. Install the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.

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   Minimum

   41.5 mm (1.63 in.)

   If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.

2. Temporarily install a new gasket to the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
3. 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.

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   *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 pipe when connecting it.
4. Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) to the exhaust pipe support.
5. 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.

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   *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.)

1. Install a new gasket to the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
2. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.

1. Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing an exhaust gas leak.

   Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]