2.
Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Remove the rubber hangers, the bracket and the under protector.
To avoid damage, unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding the connector portion.
Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque:
39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
Remove the rubber hangers, the bracket and the under protector.
Disconnect the RH front oxygen sensor connector (A).
Disconnect LH front oxygen sensor connector (A).
Disconnect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector (A).
Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold heat protector (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
Remove the manifold stays (A), and then remove the exhaust manifolds (B).
Tightening torque :
Stay bolts:
24.5 ~ 35.3 N.m (2.5 ~ 3.6 kgf.m, 18.1 ~ 26.0 lb-ft)
Manifold nuts :
39.2 ~ 44.1 N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5 lb-ft)
Installation is reverse order of removal.
