tC L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2005)
31. INSTALL FUEL TANK PROTECTOR NO.1
a. Install the fuel tank protector No. 1 with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)
32. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY CENTER
a. Check the free length.
1. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression spring.
Minimum: 38.5 mm (1.516 in.)
If the free length is less than minimum, replace the compression spring.
b. Using a wooden block and plastic-faced hammer, tap in a new gasket until it is flash with the exhaust pipe center.
NOTE:
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Make sure that the gasket is in the correct direction when installing.
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Do not reuse a removed gasket.
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Never push the gasket into the exhaust pipe center by installing the exhaust pipe center onto exhaust pipe tail.