Subsection 03 (EXHAUST SYSTEM)
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1. Y-exhaust pipe
2. Springs
Y-Exhaust Pipe Inspection
Check Y-exhaust pipe for cracks, bending or other
damages. Replace if needed.
Y-Exhaust Pipe Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure.
Install NEW exhaust gaskets and exhaust pipe re-
taining nuts.
Properly position exhaust pipe before tightening.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Head pipe nuts
(rear cylinder)
HEAD PIPE (FRONT CYLINDER)
Front Head Pipe Removal
Y-EXHAUST PIPE
1. Remove
this subsection.
2. From RH side of vehicle, remove head pipe re-
taining nuts.
4
13 N•m ± 1 N•m
(115 lbf•in ± 9 lbf•in)
See procedure in
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1. Head pipe retaining nuts
3. Remove front head pipe from vehicle.
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1. Head pipe
NOTE: The space to remove the front head pipe
is limited. Remove it without force.
Front Head Pipe Inspection
Check head pipe for cracks, bending or other dam-
ages. Replace if needed.
Front Head Pipe Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install NEW exhaust gaskets.
EXHAUST SYSTEM TIGHTENING SE-
Refer to
QUENCE
.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Head pipe nuts
13 N•m ± 1 N•m
(115 lbf•in ± 9 lbf•in)
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