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EXHAUST SYSTEM

F-115parts diagram

COMPONENTS

Removal / Inspection / Installation

  1. 1
    Remove in the sequence shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the complete exhaust system: exhaust manifold (4) with heat shield, front exhaust pipe (3) with catalytic converter (2) and main silencer (1). Torque callouts in N·m (m-kg, ft-lb) are placed at each fastener: 38—46 (3.9—4.7, 28—34) at exhaust manifold-to-head, 64—89 (6.5—9.1, 47—66) at manifold-to-front pipe, 40—55 (4.1—5.6, 30—41) at catalytic converter joints (two locations), 21—27 (2.1—2.8, 15—20) at exhaust hanger, 31—46 (3.2—4.7, 23—34) at front pipe joint, 7.8—11 N·m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb) on heat shield. 'GASKET REPLACE' notes at three gasket locations. Balloon callouts numbered 1–4 mark the four main components.
    05U0FX-178
  2. 2
    Check all components for damage, deterioration, and restriction and repair or replace as necessary.
  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
    When installing the exhaust system components, tighten all fasteners to the specified torque.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Main silencerInspect for deterioration and restriction
2Catalytic converterInspect (page F-122)
3Front exhaust pipeInspect for deterioration and restriction
4Exhaust manifoldInspect for damage
Tightening torque (exhaust manifold to head)
373 - 451N·m
Tightening torque (manifold to front pipe)
628 - 873N·m
Tightening torque (catalytic converter joints)
392 - 539N·m
Tightening torque (exhaust hanger)
206 - 265N·m
Tightening torque (front pipe joint)
304 - 451N·m
Tightening torque (heat shield)
76 - 108N·m

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