Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

1. 1
   Open the hood.
2. 2
   Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

   

3. 3
   Remove the heated oxygen sensor (1).
4. 4
   Remove the 4 exhaust flexible pipe bracket bolts (5).
5. 5
   Remove the 3 exhaust flexible pipe nuts (8).
6. 6
   Remove the 2 exhaust flexible pipe nuts (3).
7. 7
   Remove the exhaust flexible pipe (7).
8. 8
   Remove the gasket (9).
9. 9
   Remove the gasket (4).

Installation Procedure

1. 1
   Install a NEW gasket (4).
2. 2
   Install a NEW gasket (9).
3. 3
   Install the exhaust flexible pipe (7).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. 1
   Install 2 NEW exhaust flexible pipe nuts (3) and tighten to 20 N·m.
2. 2
   Install 3 NEW exhaust flexible pipe nuts (8) and tighten to 20 N·m.
3. 3
   Install the 4 exhaust flexible pipe bracket bolts (5) and tighten to 40 N·m.
4. 4
   Install the heated oxygen sensor (1) and tighten to 40 N·m.
5. 5
   Lower the vehicle by its full height.
6. 6
   Close the hood.