Avalon V6-35L (2GR-FE) (2006) | Exhaust Pipe Service & Repair
10. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Install the exhaust pipe damper to the exhaust pipe center with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
b. Install 2 new gaskets between the exhaust pipe center and exhaust pipe tails.
c. Connect the 2 exhaust pipe supports and install the exhaust pipe center.
d. Install the exhaust pipe center to the 2 exhaust pipe tails with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 43 Nm (438 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
11. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
a. Install 3 new gaskets to the exhaust pipe fronts.
b. Install the exhaust pipe front to the exhaust manifolds with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
Torque: 62 Nm (632 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.)
c. Install the exhaust pipe front to the exhaust pipe center with the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
12. INSTALL REAR EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET
a. Install the rear support bracket with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 33 Nm (337 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Be sure to install the bracket in the correct direction.
13. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE NO.1 SUPPORT BRACKET
a. Install the front support brackets with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 33 Nm (337 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE: Be sure to install the support bracket in the correct direction.
14. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
a. Install the 2 heated oxygen sensors (bank 1, 2 sensor 2).
Torque: 44 Nm (449 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
b. Connect the 2 heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 2) connectors.
15. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS
If gas is leaking, tighten the areas necessary to stop the leak. Replace damaged parts as necessary.