Exhaust Pipe Installation

Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe.

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the gasket.

Temporarily install the pipe support and clamp to the front exhaust pipe with the bolt.

Install the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold with 3 new nuts. Alternately tighten the nuts in several passes.

Torque:

62 N*m{632 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the 3 nuts.

Install the pipe support to the transmission with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

71 N*m{724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf}

Tighten the pipe support's clamp with the bolt.

Torque:

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the front fender seal LH with the 5 clips.

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

Minimum length:

40 mm (1.57 in.)

Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe.

HINT:

Using a plastic-faced hammer, uniformly strike the gasket so that the gasket and front exhaust pipe are properly fit.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
   

1. Do not reuse the gasket.
   

1. To ensure a proper seal, do not use the front No. 2 exhaust pipe to force the gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
   

Install the front No. 2 exhaust pipe to the pipe support.

Install the front No. 2 exhaust pipe to the front exhaust pipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts. Alternately tighten the bolts in several passes.

Torque:

43 N*m{438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

Install the center exhaust pipe to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

Install a new gasket and the center exhaust pipe to the front No. 2 exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts. Alternately tighten the bolts in several passes.

Torque:

48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the gasket and 2 nuts.

Install the tailpipe to the exhaust pipe support.

Install a new gasket and the tailpipe to the center exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts. Alternately tighten the bolts in several passes.

Torque:

48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not reuse the gasket and 2 nuts.