Exhaust Pipe Installation

Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression springs.

Minimum length:

38.5 mm (1.516 in.)

Fully insert 2 new gaskets to the exhaust manifold converter and front exhaust pipe assembly by hand.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
   
2. Do not reuse the gasket.
   
3. Do not damage the gasket.
   
4. To ensure a proper seal, do not use the tail exhaust pipe to force the gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
   

   HINT:

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

Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Torque:

43 N*m{439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

After installation, check that the clearance is almost the same at any point between the flanges of the tail exhaust pipe assembly and front exhaust pipe assembly.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Torque:

43 N*m{439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

After installation, check that the clearance is almost the same at any point between the flanges of the exhaust manifold converter and front exhaust pipe assembly.

Before installing the air fuel ratio sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 4 turns.

Using SST, install the air fuel ratio sensor to the front exhaust pipe.

SST

09224-00010

Torque:

44 N*m{449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf}

Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

7.4 N*m{75 kgf*cm, 65 in.*lbf}

Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the No. 1 floor under cover and No. 2 floor under cover.