Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Front Pipe Replacement (2.5L)

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution Service Precautions in Cautions and Notices.

1. Remove the exhaust lower bracket bolts.
2. Remove the exhaust lower bracket.
3. Remove the exhaust front pipe nuts and the gasket.




4. Remove the nuts that attach the exhaust front pipe to the exhaust front muffler.
5. Remove the gasket from the muffler.




6. Disconnect the exhaust front pipe from the rubber hanger.
7. Remove the exhaust front pipe.
8. Clean the sealing surfaces on the front muffler pipe flange and the exhaust front pipe.
9. Inspect the exhaust front 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 in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the exhaust front pipe and the gasket.
2. Connect the exhaust front pipe to the rubber hanger.




3. Install the exhaust front muffler to the exhaust front pipe.

Tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




4. Install the gasket and the exhaust front pipe nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).

5. Install the exhaust lower bracket.
6. Install the exhaust lower bracket bolts.

Tighten the bracket bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).