Front Exhaust Pipe

REMOVAL

WARNING: Before removing or inspecting the exhaust system, ensure that the exhaust system is cool.






1. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the catalytic converter.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe clamp bolt and remove the exhaust manifold-to-front exhaust pipe mounting nuts.






3. Remove the rubber hangers and take out the front exhaust pipe.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:
a. Install the rubber hangers so that they are identical (left and right) in length.
b. Tighten the parts securely, then confirm there is no interference with any body components.
c. Tighten front pipe to exhaust manifold nuts to 30-40 Nm (300-400 kg. cm, 22-29 ft. lbs.).
c. Tighten front pipe to catalytic converter flange bolts and nuts to 40-60 Nm (400-600 kg. cm, 29-43 ft. lbs.).
d. Tighten front pipe bracket bolt to 20-30 Nm (200-300 kg. cm, 14-22 ft. lbs.).