EXHAUST PIPE > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY


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  1. Connect the 6 exhaust pipe supports to install the exhaust pipe.



2. INSTALL FRONT TWC

  1. Install 2 new gaskets to the 2 TWCs.

    NOTICE:
    Do not reuse the gaskets.



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  1. Install the 2 TWCs to the exhaust manifold with the 6 nuts.

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



3. INSTALL NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Install the support bracket with the 2 bolts.

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



4. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


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

    Minimum length:
    38.5 mm (1.516 in.)

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



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  1. Install a new gasket to the rear side of 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 tailpipe to force the gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.



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  1. Install 2 new gaskets and the 2 TWCs with the 4 bolts.

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

    NOTICE:
    Do not reuse the gaskets.

  1. Install the front exhaust pipe to the tailpipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

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



5. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

  1. Install the 2 sensors (Click here).



6. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE


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  1. Install the panel brace with the 4 bolts.

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



7. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER


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  1. Install the floor brace with the 4 bolts.

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



8. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.


9. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


10. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

  1. Perform initialization (Click here).

    NOTICE:
    Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.