Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the front oxygen sensor connector.
3. Remove the front muffler heat protector(A).

Tightening torque :
7.8 - 11.8N.m (0.8 - 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7lb-ft)

4. Remove the front muffler(B).

Tightening torque :
29.4 - 39.2N.m (3.0 - 4.0kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9lb-ft)




5. Remove the stay(A) of the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter assembly.

Tightening torque :
Bolts(B) :
34.3 - 39.2N.m (3.5 - 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 - 28.9lb-ft)
Bolts(C) :
29.4 - 39.2N.m (3.0 - 5.5kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9lb-ft)




6. Remove the heat protector(A).

Tightening torque :
16.7 - 21.6N.m (1.7 - 2.2kgf.m, 12.3 - 15.9lb-ft)




7. Remove the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter assembly(A).

Tightening torque :
29.4 - 34.3N.m (3.0 - 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 - 25.3lb-ft)




8. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.