EXHAUST(H4DO) > Center Exhaust Pipe
INSTALLATION
1. Install the center exhaust pipe upper cover to the center exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
2. Temporarily tighten the nuts which secure the center exhaust pipe to the front exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.

3. Install the bolts, springs, and nuts which secure the rear exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

4. Tighten the bolts which secure the center exhaust pipe to the hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

5. Tighten the nuts which secure the center exhaust pipe to the front exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:
42.5 N·m (4.3 kgf-m, 31.3 ft-lb)

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