Exhaust System: Service and Repair

EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]

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. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

3. Remove the under cover.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Remove the insulator.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.










Exhaust System Insulator Removal/installation Note

1. Remove the exhaust system insulator in the order shown in the figure.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.










Seal Ring Removal Note

1. Remove the seal ring using a flathead screwdriver being careful not to damage the pipe.






Exhaust Manifold Installation Note

1. Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts.

2. Tighten the exhaust manifold new installation nuts in the order shown in the figure.






Tightening torque
- 43-64 Nm {4.4-6.5 kgf-m, 32-47 ft-lbf}

Exhaust Manifold Insulator (upper) Installation Note

1. Temporarily tighten the exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts.

2. Tighten the exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts in the order shown in the figure.






Tightening torque
- 8-10 Nm {82-101 kgf-cm, 71-88 in-lbf}

Seal Ring (Exhaust Manifold Side) Installation Note

CAUTION:
- If installation is performed without using the SST, the seal ring will be damaged and deformed, resulting in an incorrect installation. Always use the SST to install the seal ring.

1. Temporarily install the seal ring to the pipe so that the seal ring is even with the flange.






2. Install the SST to the seal ring so that the SST is even with the flange.






3. Press in the seal ring by tapping the SST using a plastic hammer until the seal ring contacts the flange.






WU-TWC Installation Note

1. Spray carbon remover (TB6601 or equivalent) on the flared section of the exhaust pipe.






2. Remove the carbon adhering to the flared section shown in the figure using a nylon brush or sandpaper (No. 400 or equivalent).

Seal Ring (TWC Side) Installation Note

CAUTION:
- If installation is performed without using the SST, the seal ring will be damaged and deformed, resulting in an incorrect installation. Always use the SST to install the seal ring.

1. Temporarily install the seal ring to the pipe so that the seal ring is even with the flange.






2. Install the SST to the seal ring so that the SST is even with the flange.






3. Press in the seal ring by tapping the SST using a plastic hammer until the seal ring contacts the flange.






Main Silencer Installation Note

1. Spray carbon remover (TB6601 or equivalent) on the flared section of the exhaust pipe.






2. Remove the carbon adhering to the flared section shown in the figure using a nylon brush or sandpaper (No. 400 or equivalent).