Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFW)

Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LFW)

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning Hot Exhaust System Warning.


Warning:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


1. Disconnect the 2 heated oxygen sensors after the right catalytic converters.





2. Remove the front exhaust nuts (1) from the rear muffler pipe.





3. Remove the nuts (1) and gasket (2) from the right catalytic converter.





4. Remove the nuts (1) and gasket (3) from the left catalytic converter.





5. Remove the exhaust isolator nuts (1) from the hanger bracket.

6. Slide the bracket forward and remove.





7. Carefully lower the front exhaust pipe (1).

8. If replacing the exhaust front pipe, transfer heated oxygen sensors.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the exhaust front pipe (1) into the front hanger bracket.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the front hanger bracket nuts (1) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).





3. Install the front exhaust pipe nuts (1) and gasket (2), to the rear muffler pipe and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).





4. Install the nuts (1) of the front exhaust pipe to the lower right catalytic converter and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).





5. Install the nuts (1) of the front exhaust pipe to the lower left catalytic converter and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

6. Connect the heated oxygen sensors.

7. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.