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Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
      Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
      GTY104505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Minimum 41.5 mm (1.64 in.)

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

    2. Fully insert a new gasket to the exhaust manifold.
    3. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
      Fig 2: Identifying Gasket And Wooden Block
      GTY175736Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    4. Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Compression Springs
      GTY194574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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) 

  2. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  3. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
      Fig 4: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
      GTY104505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Minimum 38.5 mm (1.52 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 5: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly And Gasket
      GTY179979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
      • Do not reuse the gasket.
      • Do not damage the gasket.
    3. Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
      Fig 6: Locating Bolts And Compression Springs
      GTY238238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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) 

  4. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK