Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

Install front exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Replace gaskets with new ones.

Tightening torque: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe To Center Exhaust Pipe
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Install front and center exhaust pipe assembly to the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten bolt which installs front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Tightening Bolt Which Installs Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Tighten bolts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.
Tightening torque: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts Which Hold Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Cylinder Heads
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Tighten bolts which install front and center exhaust pipe assembly to rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Tightening Bolts Which Install Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Tighten bolt which holds front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.
Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Tightening Bolt Which Holds Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Install under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Connect rear oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 6: Connecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Lower the vehicle.
Connect front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

Fig 7: Connecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
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Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 8: Connecting Battery Ground Cable
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