Exhaust Pipe -- Installation |
| 1. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY |
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
- Minimum length:
- 40 mm (1.57 in.)
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Install the front pipe to the pipe support.
Install a new gasket to the outlet pipe.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
- Do not reuse the gasket.
- To ensure a proper seal, do not use the front pipe to force the gasket onto the outlet pipe.
- HINT:
- Using a plastic-faced hammer, uniformly strike the gasket so that the gasket and outlet pipe are properly fit.
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Install the front 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}
| 2. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY |
Install the center pipe to the 3 pipe supports.
Install a new gasket and the center pipe to the front pipe with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Alternately tighten the bolts in several passes.
- Torque:
- 48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not reuse the gasket.
| 3. INSTALL TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY |
Install the tailpipe to the pipe support.
Install a new gasket and the tailpipe to the center pipe with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts. Alternately tighten the bolts in several passes.
- Torque:
- 48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not reuse the gasket.
| 4. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS |