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Exhaust Pipe: Installation

  1. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install 2 new gaskets to the exhaust manifold RH and exhaust manifold LH
    2. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with 4 new bolts and 4 new nuts.

    Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 1: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G05750264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 
    1. Rotate the heated oxygen sensors 4 times counterclockwise, and then install them to the front exhaust pipe assembly by hand.
      Fig 2: Rotating Heated Oxygen Sensors
      G04943779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, tighten the 2 heated oxygen sensors.

      SST 09224-00010 

      Torque: 

      with SST 

      40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) 

      without SST 

      44 N*m (449 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the fulcrum length is not as specified, calculate the torque value based on the specification for when SST is not used (See REPAIR INSTRUCTION ).
      • Make sure that SST and the wrench are connected in a straight line
      Fig 3: Tightening Heated Oxygen Sensors
      G05750267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the 2 grommets to the floor panel.
    Fig 4: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensors Grommets
    G05750262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE 
    1. Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.

    Torque: 7.4 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 5: Locating Front Center Floor Brace Bolts
    G05750261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE 
    1. Install the rear No 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.

    Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 6: Locating Rear No. 1 Floor Panel Brace Bolts
    G05750260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
  6. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
  7. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER 
    1. Install the damper with the 2 bolts.

    Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Pipe Damper Bolts
    G05750259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

      Minimum length: 

      41.5 mm (1.634 in.) 

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

    2. Fully insert a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
      Fig 8: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
      G05239315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse the gasket.
      • Do not damage the gasket.
      • Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      Fig 9: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
      G05750273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 6 exhaust pipe supports
    5. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs

      Torque: 43 N*m (440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

    6. Fig 10: Locating Compression Springs And Bolts
      G05750258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK