Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
EXHAUST PIPECOMPONENTS (Part 1) (for Hatchback):
COMPONENTS (Part 2) (for Sedan):
COMPONENTS (Part 3) (for Hatchback):
COMPONENTS (Part 4) (for Sedan):
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (for Sedan)
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (for Sedan)
4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
5. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback Manual Transaxle)
6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)
7. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER (for Hatchback)
8. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)
9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
10. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PAD LOWER LH (for Sedan)
12. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
13. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs.
(b) Remove exhaust pipe support No. 4 and the exhaust front pipe assembly.
(c) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe gaskets.
14. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY TAIL
(a) Remove the 2 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and the exhaust tail pipe assembly. (for Hatchback)
(b) Remove the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and the exhaust tail pipe assembly. (for Sedan)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY TAIL
(a) Install the 2 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and the exhaust tail pipe assembly. (for Hatchback)
(b) Install the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and the exhaust tail pipe assembly. (for Sedan)
(c) Check the No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
NOTICE: Install No. 4 exhaust pipe support onto the pipe retaining support.
2. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
(a) Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
Minimum length (Front Side): 40.5 mm (1.594 in.)
Minimum length (Rear Side): 38.5 mm (1.516 in.)
If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
(b) Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new exhaust pipe gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
NOTICE:
^ Install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
^ Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
^ Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
^ Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
(c) Install the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
(d) Install the exhaust front pipe assembly and a new exhaust pipe gasket with the 4 compression springs and 4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N*m (439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf)
(e) Check the No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
NOTICE: Install No. 4 exhaust pipe support onto the pipe retaining support.
3. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
4. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PAD LOWER LH (for Sedan)
5. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET
7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER (for Hatchback)
8. INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)
9. INSTALL SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback Manual Transaxle)
10. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)
11. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
12. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (for Sedan)
13. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (for Sedan)
14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
15. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE