Exhaust System: Service and Repair

EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

Warning: A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.





California emission regulation applicable ATX model





Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model

H02S Removal Note





1. Remove the H02S using the SST before removing the exhaust manifold.

Exhaust Manifold Insulator (Lower) Installation Note





1. Tighten the exhaust manifold insulator (lower) installation bolts in the order shown.





2. Verify that the insulator is installed as shown.

Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown.





California emission regulation applicable ATX model





Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model

Bracket Installation Note (California emission regulation applicable ATX model)
1. Install bracket A using bolts A and tighten to the Specified torque.
Tightening torque 38 - 51 Nm (3.9 - 5.2 kgf-m, 29 - 37 ft. lbs.)
2. Temporarily install bracket 8 using bolts B.





3. Tighten bolts B to the Specified torque.
Tightening torque 38 - 51 Nm (3.9 - 5.2 kgf-m, 29 - 37 ft. lbs.)

Bracket Installation Note (Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model)
1. Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.





2. Verify that the gap between the exhaust manifold and the bracket is 2.0 - 4.0 mm (0.08 - 0.16 inch).
3. Fully tighten the cylinder block side bolt.
Tightening torque 37.3 - 52.0 Nm (3.9 - 5.3 kgf-m, 27.6 - 38.3 ft. lbs.)
4. Fully tighten the exhaust manifold side bolts.
Tightening torque 40 - 55 Nm {4.1 - 5.6 kgf-m, 29.5 - 40.5 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Insulator (Upper) Installation Note
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold insulator (upper) installation bolts in the order shown.





California emission regulation applicable ATX model





Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model