Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Front Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions).




1. Remove the rear heated oxygen sensor.




2. Remove the connecting pipe mounting bracket bolt.
3. Remove the connecting pipe nuts and the gasket from the catalytic converter.




4. Remove the nuts from the front muffler pipe to the connecting pipe.
5. Clean the sealing surfaces on the front muffler pipe flange and the connecting pipe.
6. Check the connecting pipe for holes, damage, open seams, or other deterioration which could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.


Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

1. Install the catalytic converter and the connecting pipe and the gasket to the front muffler pipe flange. Use the nuts to secure the converter and the connecting pipe.

Tighten the front muffler to connecting pipe nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




2. Using the nuts and the gasket secure the connecting pipe to the catalytic converter.

Tighten the connecting pipe to catalytic converter nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Install the front exhaust pipe mounting bracket bolt.

Tighten the bracket bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).




4. Install the rear heated oxygen sensor.

Tighten the rear heated oxygen sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).