Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Exhaust pipe

Installation

1. Install front exhaust pipe assembly

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

Minimum length: 41.5 Mm (1.634 In.)

If the length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

2. Install a new gasket by hand so that its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.

Notice:

• Make sure the gasket is facing the correct direction.
• Do not reuse the removed gasket.
• Do not push in the gasket while installing the front exhaust pipe.

3. Install the front exhaust pipe with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

Torque: 43 n*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*Lbf)

2. Install center exhaust pipe assembly

1. Install a new gasket onto the front exhaust pipe.
2. Connect the 3 exhaust pipe supports, and install the center exhaust pipe.
3. Install the 2 bolts.

Torque: 43 n*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*Lbf)

3. Install tailpipe assembly

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

Minimum length: 38.5 Mm (1.516 In.)

If the length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

2. Install a new gasket by hand so that its surface is flush with the center exhaust pipe.

Notice:

• Make sure the gasket is facing the correct direction.
• Do not reuse the removed gasket.
• Do not push in the gasket while installing the tailpipe.

3. Connect the 2 exhaust pipe supports, and install the tailpipe.
4. Install the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

   Torque: 43 n*m (438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*Lbf)

4. Install heated oxygen sensor (for bank 1 sensor 2) (see page ec-24)

5. Connect cable to negative battery terminal

6. Check for exhaust gas leaks

If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.