Exhaust Pipe (For Hatchback) Installation

Align the keyway on a new tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly with the protruding part of the exhaust tail pipe as shown in the illustration.

Using a plastic hammer, uniformly tap in the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.

Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.

NOTICE:

1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
   
2. Do not reuse the gasket.
   
3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc.
   
4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
   
5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
   

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

Minimum length:

41.5 mm (1.634 in.)

HINT:

If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

Hang the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

Install the front exhaust pipe assembly onto the exhaust manifold with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

HINT:

After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the exhaust manifold and front exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new No. 2 exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
   
2. Do not reuse the gasket.
   
3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc.
   
4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
   
5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
   

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

Minimum length:

38.5 mm (1.516 in.)

HINT:

If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

Hang the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly onto the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

HINT:

After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

Install the front floor center brace onto the body with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

30 N*m{307 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf}