Tail Pipe - Contact With Heat Shield

NO:
EG005-97

Title:
TAIL PIPE CONTACT WITH HEAT SHIELD

Models:
'97 ES 300

DATE:v
May 16, 1997

Introduction





To prevent contact between the tail pipe and heat shield when turning quickly and/or going over bumps the Exhaust Pipe Support No.4 has been changed to prevent excessive movement of the tail pipe assembly.

Affected Vehicles
^ 1997 Model Year ES 300 produced before VIN JT8BF22G#V0021520.





Parts Information





Warranty Information

Repair Procedure

Fig. 4:

1. Remove original exhaust pipe support No. 4 then loosen nuts (as indicated by arrows in figure 4) to turn the flange of the tail pipe.

Fig. 5:

2. Reposition muffler assembly by pulling down tail pipe assembly (as shown by large arrow in figure 5). While holding tail pipe down, retighten nuts as indicated by two arrows.

Torque: 41 ft lbs (56.Nm, 570 Kgf.cm)

Fig. 6:

3. Loosen nuts attaching center exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe (indicated by arrows in figure 6). Reposition center pipe by turning counterclockwise as shown. While holding pipe in position, retighten nuts.

Torque: 41 ft.lbs (56.Nm, 570 Kgf.cm)

4. Install new exhaust pipe support No.4, (P/N 17565-11160).

Fig. 7:

5. Confirm that clearance between tail pipe and heat shield (A - A' & B - B') is within specification.

A - A' 15 - 27 mm (0.6 - 1.1 in.
B - B' 20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 in.)

NOTE: If clearance is not within specification repeat steps 1 through 4 as required.