Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Installation

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the exhaust manifold RH.
      Fig 1: Identifying New Gasket Onto Exhaust Manifold RH
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    2. Install the exhaust front pipe with the new 2 nuts.

      Torque: 54 N*m (554 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Front Pipe With Nuts
      G05109803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install a new gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
      1. Using a wooden block and plastic-faced hammer, tap in a new gasket until it is flush with the front exhaust pipe end.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure that the gasket is in the correct direction when installing.
        • Do not reuse the removed gasket.
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the exhaust manifold LH.
    2. Install a new gasket onto the No. 2 front exhaust pipe.
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 2 Front Exhaust Pipe
      G05109299Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the No. 2 front exhaust pipe with the 2 new nuts and 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support.

      Torque: 

      Nut 

      54 N*m (550 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt 

      48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 Front Exhaust Pipe With Nuts
      G05109806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the exhaust pipe stopper bracket with the 2 bolts (for 4WD).

      Torque: 19 N*m (193 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Stopper Bracket Bolts
      G05109186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the free length.
      1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.

        Minimum: 40.5 mm (1.594 in.) 

        If the free length is less that the minimum, replace the compression spring.

        Fig 6: Measuring Free Length Of Compression Spring Using Vernier Calipers
        G05109298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the center exhaust pipe onto the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
    3. Install the center exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and 2 springs.

      Torque: 43 N*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Identifying Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts & Nuts
      G05109800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new gasket onto the center exhaust pipe.
    2. Install the tail exhaust pipe with the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support.

      Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Identifying Tail Exhaust Pipe Bolts
      G05109799Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

  7. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE 
RENDER: 1.0x

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