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ENGINE EXHAUST 6F-9
Catalytic Converter (If applicable)
Catalytic Converter and Associated Parts
RTW46FSF000301
Legend
1. Catalytic Converter
2. O
2 Sensor Converter
3. Front Pipe Fixing Nuts
4. Mid Pipe Fixing Nuts
Removal
(2.4L)
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
3. Remove front pipe fixing nuts (3).
4. Remove mid pipe fixing nuts (4).
5. Remove the O
2 sensor connector (2).
6. Remove the front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (1).
Installation
1. Install Catalytic Converter (1) and tighten four to the
specified torque:
Torque:
Fixing nuts: 28 N
m (2.9 kgf
m)
2. Tight two nuts (4)
Torque:
Nuts: 43 N
m (4.4 kgf
m)
3. Connect the O
2 sensor connector (2).
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6F-10 ENGINE EXHAUST
3 WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
SYSTEM (If applicable)
N2
Inspection
Make the necessary adjustments, and part replacements if
excessive or damage is discovered during inspection.
Exhaust Pipe Assembly
1. Check connections for looseness or damage.
2. Check clamps for weakness, crack, or damage.
Catalytic Converter
Check for dents or damage.
If any part of the converter is damaged or dented, repair or
replace it.
Removal
1. Jack up the vehicle.
2. Check that the converter is cool.
3. Remove the bolts at the front and rear of the converter.
4. Remove the converter and gaskets.
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ENGINE EXHAUST 6F-11
(2.4L model)
Installation
1. Place new gaskets on the converter front and rear pipes, and connect the converter to the exhaust pipes.
2. Tighten the bolts with the specified torque.
3. Reinstall the bracket bolts and tighten them.
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6F-12 ENGINE EXHAUST
Exhaust Silencer
Exhaust Silencer and Associated Parts
RTW46FMF000701
Legend
1. Exhaust Silencer
2. Exhaust Silencer Fixing Nuts
3. Rubber
Removal
(2.4L)
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands.
3. Remove the damper rubber and nut (2)(3).
4. Remove exhaust silencer (1).
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ENGINE EXHAUST 6F-13
Installation
(2.4L)
1. Install the exhaust silencer and tighten two nuts and the
damper rubbers.
Torque:
Bolts: 43 N
m (4.4 kgf
m)
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6F-14 ENGINE EXHAUST
Main Data and Specifications
Exhaust system
Pipe outside diameter ✕ thickness
Front pipe mm(in) 44.5 ✕ 1.5 (1.75✕0.059)
Middle pipe mm(in) 50.8 ✕ 1.5 (2.00 ✕ 0.059)
Rear pipe mm(in) 50.8 ✕ 1.5 (2.0 ✕ 0.059)
Silencer
Type Circular section-shell construction
of triple; double skin and end plates, internal
construction of baffles
and perforated tubes.
Number of suspension points
Type
Catalytic converter type (If applicable) 4
Rubber
Three way Catalytic Converter
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ENGINE EXHAUST 6F-15
Main Data and Specifications
Torque Specification
N m (kgf m)
43N ⋅m (4.4 kgf ⋅m)
43N ⋅m (4.4 kgf ⋅m)
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6F-16 ENGINE EXHAUST
MEMO