Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL TURBINE OUTLET ELBOW GASKET

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Install a new turbine outlet elbow gasket to the converter with catalyst assembly.
NOTE:
- Turbine outlet elbow gaskets are located in the grooves all around.
- After assembly, remove any peeling residue on the flange surface.

INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP

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*1	Exhaust Pipe Clamp	*2	Converter With Catalyst Assembly
*3	Turbo Charger Sub-assembly	-	-
*a	140 mm (5.5118 in.) or less	*b	Knock Pin
*c	Hole	*d	Alignment Protrusion on Exhaust Pipe Clamp Side
*e	Alignment Protrusion on Converter With Catalyst Assembly Side	*f	Position Alignment Range

Set a new exhaust pipe clamp to the converter with catalyst assembly.
NOTE:
Make sure the end of the exhaust pipe clamp does not open 140 mm (5.51 in.) or more (standard amount approximately 60 mm (2.36 in.)).
Temporarily install a new nut to the exhaust pipe clamp.
Temporarily install the converter with catalyst assembly to the manifold stay with the nut.
NOTE:
Tighten the nut by hand until it contacts the surface.
Align the converter with catalyst assembly with the knock hole on the turbocharger sub-assembly side to connect the converter with catalyst assembly.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is a knock pin on the converter with catalyst assembly.
Align the flange surfaces of the turbocharger sub-assembly and converter with catalyst assembly, and then temporarily install the exhaust pipe clamp.
NOTE:
Align the position alignment protrusions on the exhaust pipe clamp side to within the range of the position alignment protrusions on the converter with catalyst assembly side.

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Torque: 21 N.m (214 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf)

INSTALL CONVERTER WITH CATALYST ASSEMBLY

Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)

INSTALL NO. 1 TURBO INSULATOR

Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf)

INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Sensor 2)
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

Specified tightening torque

Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Sensor 1)
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

Specified tightening torque

Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf)
INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2023 - ]