General
Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where gasoline is stored can cause a fire or explosion.
This section covers removal and installation of the body panels and exhaust system.
Serious burns may result if the exhaust system is not allowed to cool before components are removed or serviced.
Always replace the exhaust pipe gaskets after removing the exhaust pipe from the engine.
When installing the exhaust system, loosely install all of the exhaust pipe fasteners. Always tighten the exhaust clamps first, then tighten the mounting fasteners. If you tighten the mounting fasteners first, the exhaust pipe may not seat properly.
Always inspect the exhaust system for leaks after installation.
Torque values
- Exhaust pipe joint nut — 23 N·m (2.3 kgbm, 17 lbf·ft)
- Muffler band bolt — 17 N*m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lbf·ft)
- Muffler stay nut — 34 N*m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
- O2 sensor — 25 N·m (2.6 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
- Rear master cylinder reservoir cover bolt — 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
- Step holder bolt — 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)