Installation [02/2024 - ]: Procedure

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      Minimum length

      43 mm (1.70 in.)

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

2. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   1. Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap on new gasket until its surface is flush with the converter with catalyst assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful with the installation direction of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not damage the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not push in the exhaust pipe gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting them.

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *1	Converter with Catalyst Assembly
      *2	Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a	Wooden Block

   2. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 No. 1 exhaust pipe supports.
   3. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly to the converter with catalyst 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 converter with catalyst assembly and front exhaust pipe assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *1	Converter with Catalyst Assembly
      *2	Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *3	Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a	Space between Flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.)

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      Minimum length

      43 mm (1.70 in.)

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

2. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   1. Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap on new gasket until its surface is flush with the and front exhaust pipe assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful with the installation direction of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not damage the exhaust pipe gasket.
      • Do not push in the exhaust pipe gasket by using the exhaust pipes when connecting them.

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *1	Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2	Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a	Wooden Block

   2. Connect the center exhaust pipe assembly to the 4 No. 1 exhaust pipe supports.
   3. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust pipe 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 front exhaust pipe assembly and center exhaust pipe assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      *1	Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *2	Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      *3	Exhaust Pipe Gasket
      *a	Space between Flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.)

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

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

HINT: 

If an exhaust gas leak has been repaired, perform an inspection following the repair.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2024 - ]