Installation [03/2019 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY WARNING:
- Hot exhaust system.
Risk of burning!
- Any work must exclusively be carried out with an exhaust system that has cooled down.
- Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
HINT:
- If the separation point is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the separation point by means of the pipe length on the new component.
- Transfer the separation point to the faulty component and mark.
- Cut through the faulty component at the marked point with a suitable tool.
- Deburr the separation point and remove any swarf. There is a risk of remaining metal chips at the joint between the two pipes and/or swarf in the rear silencer.
- Check the exhaust system for tightness after installation.
- for V-band Clamp:
- Have someone help position the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly in the center.
- Check the rubber mounts for damage and replace, if necessary.
- Replace nut.
- Tighten the nut on the holder.
Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Release the nut (1) and remove the sealing ring (2).
- Replace the exhaust pipe clamp.
- Mount the sealing ring (1) on the exhaust pipe assembly.NOTE:
Ensure that the sealing ring (1) is correctly positioned for the exhaust pipe clamp (2).
- Bend all sheet metal tabs over with a suitable tool, except those in the marked areas.
- Mount the exhaust pipe clamp (1) on the sealing ring (2).
- Connect the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly (1) with the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (2) and position correctly.
- Using a 16 mm deep socket wrench, tighten down screw (2).NOTE:
Make sure that exhaust pipe clamp (1) is fitted correctly.
Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf/cm, 18 ft.lbf)
- Connect the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly to the rear silencer with the front No. 1 exhaust pipe clamp (for Rear) (2).
- Center the front No. 1 exhaust pipe clamp (for Rear) (2) and tighten the nuts (1).
Torque: 45 N.m (459 kgf/cm, 33 ft.lbf)
- for Ribbon Clamp:
- Open the weld seam (1) with a hacksaw.
- Remove the exhaust pipe clamp (2).
- Replace the exhaust pipe clamp.
- Have someone help insert the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly and position it at the front.
- Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf/cm, 19 ft.lbf)
- Have someone help position the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly in the center.
- Check the rubber mounts for damage and replace, if necessary.
- Replace nut.
- Tighten the nut on the holder.
Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
- Connect the front No. 2 exhaust pipe assembly to the rear silencer with the front No. 1 exhaust pipe clamp (for Rear) (2).
- Engage the front No. 1 exhaust pipe clamp (for Rear) (2) and tighten the nuts (1).
Torque: 45 N.m (459 kgf/cm, 33 ft.lbf)
- Open the weld seam (1) with a hacksaw.
- Hot exhaust system.
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE
See step 4
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
See step 5
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
See step 7