EXHAUST(H4DO) > Front Exhaust Pipe
INSTALLATION
1. Set the front exhaust pip and center exhaust pipe to the vehicle, and temporally tighten the nuts which secure the front exhaust pipe to cylinder head.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. Tighten the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe to cylinder heads.
Tightening torque:
30 N·m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)

5. Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B), and fasten the harness with the clip (C).

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7. Lower the vehicle.
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