Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

Set new gasket to the rear exhaust pipe.
Set a new gasket, and temporarily install the front exhaust pipe.
Install the bolts which secure front exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.
Tightening torque:

35 N.m (3.6kgf-m, 25.8ft-lb)
Tighten the nuts which hold the front exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1kgf-m, 22.1ft-lb)
Connect the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)
Install the crossmember support - rear LH.
Tightening torque:

70 N.m (7.1kgf-m, 51.6ft-lb)
Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, rear oxygen sensor connector and the ground cord.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8kgf-m, 5.5ft-lb)
Install the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .

Set new gasket to the rear exhaust pipe. (Front side)
Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
Install the rear exhaust pipe.
NOTE: After installation, degrease the cushion rubber.
Set a new gasket, and connect the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

48 N.m (4.9kgf-m, 35.4ft-lb)
Connect the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8kgf-m, 13.3ft-lb)