RX 330 FWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2006)
9. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
a. Remove the 2 nuts.
b. Loosen the clamp bolts, and remove the exhaust pipe front and the gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY FRONT
a. Install a new gasket and the exhaust pipe front to the exhaust pipe support bracket No. 1.
NOTICE: When installing the exhaust pipe front, align gaps of the clamp and the exhaust pipe support bracket No. 1.
b. Tighten 2 new nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
c. Tighten the clamp bolt.
Torque: 21 Nm (214 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT NO. 3
a. Install 2 new gaskets and the exhaust pipe front No. 3 with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Compression spring inspection
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Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
Minimum length: 41.5 mm (1.634 inch)
If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
b. Install a new gasket to the exhaust pipe front No. 3 as shown in the illustration.
c. Tighten the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
Torque: 48 Nm (490 kgf-cm, 35 ft. lbs.)