Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement

Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (LE5 or LE9)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).

1. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (MH8) (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (MH8)).
2. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe to muffler nuts.




3. Remove the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter to exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
4. Remove the first muffler hanger insulator.
5. Gently pull back and separate the muffler from the exhaust manifold pipe studs.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe to the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter.
2. Gently pull back and install the exhaust manifold pipe studs to the muffler.
3. Install the first muffler hanger insulator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter to exhaust manifold pipe nuts and tighten to 30 Nm (20 lb ft).




5. Install the exhaust manifold pipe to muffler nuts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Install the HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (MH8) (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (MH8)).