Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement — 2.4L LAF
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Support the catalytic converter (1) with a suitable tool.
- Remove the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger bracket bolts (4) and the 2 drive frame bolts (3).
- Remove the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger insulator nuts (5).
- Remove the exhaust front pipe hanger bracket (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the exhaust front pipe hanger bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger insulator nuts (5) and tighten the nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Install the 2 drive frame bolts M10 (3) and tighten the bolts a first pass to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the bolts a final pass to an additional 30° - 45° , using the EN-45059 meter .
- Install the 2 exhaust front pipe hanger bracket bolts M8 (4) and tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- Unsupport the catalytic converter (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
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