Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Installation

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INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
  COMPRESSION SPRINGS FREE LENGTH REFERENCE
  
  Minimum 41.5 mm (1.63 in.)
  
  If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
2. Fully insert a new gasket to the exhaust manifold.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
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3. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
  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 2: Tapping In Gasket Until Its Surface Is Flush With Exhaust Manifold
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4. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
5. Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  Torque: 43 N*m (440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 3: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts And Compression Springs
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INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
  COMPRESSION SPRINGS FREE LENGTH REFERENCE
  
  Minimum 38.5 mm (1.52 in.)
  
  If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
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2. Fully insert a new gasket to 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.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Gasket
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3. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  Torque: 43 N*m (440 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Fig 6: Locating Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts And Compression Springs
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