Joint Pipe

Joint Pipe
REMOVAL








CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the collector cover.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.





4. Lift up the vehicle.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold RH lower cover.





8. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the front exhaust manifold to joint pipe.





9. Remove the center exhaust pipe.
10. Remove the turbocharger.
11. Take off the joint pipe in the upward direction.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 42.5 N-m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)





Tightening torque: 19 N-m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)





INSPECTION
1. Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.