Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
- To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.

NOTE:
- Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Loosen the drain plug and drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the intake air hose and air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the radiator upper hose (A) and lower hose (B).








6. Disconnect the LH front oxygen sensor connector (A).




7. Disconnect the RH front oxygen sensor connector (A).




8. Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold stays (A) and the front muffler (B).

Tightening torque
Stay bolts :
34.3 - 41.2 N.m (3.5 - 4.2 kgf.m, 25.3 - 30.4 lb-ft)
Muffler nuts :
39.2 - 58.8 N.m (4.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4 lb-ft)




9. Remove the oil level gauge (A), inlet pipe & hose (B) and the LH exhaust manifold heat protector (C).

Tightening torque
Oil level gauge bolt :
18.6 - 22.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb-ft)
Water inlet pipe bolt :
19.6 - 23.5N.m (2.0 - 2.4kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4lb-ft)
Heat protector bolts :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




10. Remove the water outlet pipe (A) and the RH exhaust manifold heat protector (B).

Tightening torque
Water outlet pipe bolt :
19.6 - 23.5N.m (2.0 - 2.4kgf.m, 14.5 - 17.4lb-ft)
Heat protector bolts :
9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb-ft)




11. Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifolds (A).

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 53.9N.m (5.0 - 5.5kgf.m, 36.2 - 39.8lb-ft)








12. Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold gaskets.
13. Installation is reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
When installing the exhaust manifold, tighten the nuts with pre-torque first and then tighten the nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.

[LH]





[RH]