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Exhaust System: Service and Repair






REPLACEMENT





1. COMBINATION OF CENTER PIPE
The combination of the re-using, re-newing parts and joint portion is shown in the illustration.





2. CUT OF CENTER PIPE
When exchanging with the supply part, remove the exhaust pipe from the vehicle and cut it at the measured position shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: Be sure to remove the bur at the cutting portion.





3. INSTALLATION OF CENTER PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
a. As shown in the illustration, install exhaust pipe clamp and torque it temporary.

NOTICE: Install exhaust pipe clamp in the middle where the pipes are overlapped.

b. Install it under the condition of a. and confirm that there is no friction between each support bracket and the body, then torque exhaust pipe clamp.
Torque: 68 Nm (700 kgf.cm, 50 ft. lbs.)