Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Installation: Installation

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INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

When installing the water hose, ensure that the exhaust heat recirculation system is filled with coolant. Otherwise, the engine water pump assembly may be damaged.

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

Fig 1: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
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Minimum 41.5 mm (1.64 in.)

HINT:

If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
Fully insert a new gasket to the exhaust manifold.

Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly, Wooden Block And Gasket

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Exhaust Manifold
*2	Gasket
*3	Wooden Block

NOTE:

Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
Do not reuse the gasket.
Do not damage the gasket.
Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.

Connect the front exhaust pipe assembly to the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
Connect the 2 heater water hoses.

INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front center floor brace sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
  Torque: 51 N*m (520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3

INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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

Fig 3: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Minimum 38.5 mm (1.52 in.)

HINT:

If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
Fully insert a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly, Wooden Block And Gasket

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
*2	Gasket
*3	Wooden Block

NOTE:

Be careful with the installation direction of the gasket.
Do not reuse the gasket.
Do not damage the gasket.
Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.

Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)

ADD COOLANT (for Engine) . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (for Engine) . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK