Exhaust System: Service and Repair
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
WARNING:
- When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
CAUTION:
- In installing WU-TWC, WU-TWC protector, WU-TWC hanger bracket and WU-TWC bracket, improper fastening or seating can happen. In order to avoid faulty installation, always refer to "Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) Installation Note" during the work.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
2. Remove the engine cover. Engine Cover Removal/Installation
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Remove the exhaust system insulator.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Step 1
Step 2
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.
Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) (RH) Removal Note
2WD
1. Remove the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
2. Remove the WU-TWC (RH).
AWD
1. Remove the joint shaft. Joint Shaft Removal/Installation
2. Remove the insulator. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the No.1 engine mount (transaxle side). Engine Removal/Installation
4. Push up the engine.
5. Remove the WU-TWC (RH).
Exhaust Manifold Insulator (LH) Removal Note
1. Set the fan control module out of the way. Service and Repair
2. Remove the exhaust manifold Insulator (LH).
Exhaust Manifold (RH) Installation Note
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold (RH) installation nuts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
- 22-28 Nm {2.3-2.8 kgf-m, 17-20 ft-lbf}
Exhaust Manifold (LH) Installation Note
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold (RH) installation nuts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
- 22-28 Nm {2.3-2.8 kgf-m, 17-20 ft-lbf}
Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) (RH) Installation Note
CAUTION:
- Be sure to follow the procedure below in installing the components. Otherwise improper fastening or seating may occur.
1. Tighten nut of D with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 17-23 Nm {1.8-2.3 kgf-m, 13-16 ft-lbf}
2. Temporarily tighten bolt of E.
3. Temporarily tighten nut of F.
4. Temporarily tighten bolt of G.
5. Tighten nut of F with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 34-46 Nm {3.5-4.6 kgf-m, 26-33 ft-lbf}
6. Tighten bolt of G with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 17-23 Nm {1.8-2.3 kgf-m, 13-16 ft-lbf}
7. Tighten bolt of E with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 17-23 Nm {1.8-2.3 kgf-m, 13-16 ft-lbf}
Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) (LH) Installation Note
CAUTION:
- Be sure to follow the procedure below in installing the components. Otherwise improper fastening or seating may occur.
1. Temporarily tighten bolt of A.
2. Temporarily tighten nut of B.
3. Temporarily tighten bolt of C.
4. Tighten nut of B with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 34-46 Nm {3.5-4.6 kgf-m, 26-33 ft-lbf}
5. Tighten bolt of C with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 17-23 Nm {1.8-2.3 kgf-m, 13-16 ft-lbf}
6. Tighten bolt of A with tightening torque.
Tightening torque
- 17-23 Nm {1.8-2.3 kgf-m, 13-16 ft-lbf}