Lexus NX: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER

(a) Install the exhaust pipe damper with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

19 N·m {194 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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3. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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

Minimum length:

41.5 mm (1.63 in.)

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

(b) Using a wire brush, remove any foreign matter from the gasket installation surface.

(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to install the gasket so that it faces the correct direction.
  • Do not reuse the gasket.
  • Do not damage the gasket.
  • When connecting the front exhaust pipe assembly, do not push in the gasket with the front exhaust pipe assembly.

*1

Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly

*2

Gasket

*a

Wooden Block

(d) Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

Torque:

43 N·m {438 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}

HINT:

After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly and front exhaust pipe assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

*1

Exhaust Manifold Converter Sub-assembly

*2

Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*3

Gasket

*a

Space between flanges: 8.5 mm (0.335 in.)

4. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.

(b) Connect the 3 exhaust pipe supports to install the center exhaust pipe assembly.

(c) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

43 N·m {438 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}

5. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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

Minimum length:

38.5 mm (1.52 in.)

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

(b) Using a wire brush, remove any foreign matter from the gasket installation surface.

(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer and wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the center exhaust pipe assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to install the gasket so that it faces the correct direction.
  • Do not reuse the gasket.
  • Do not damage the gasket.
  • When connecting the tail exhaust pipe assembly, do not push in the gasket with the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

*1

Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*2

Gasket

*a

Wooden Block

(d) Connect the 2 exhaust pipe supports to install the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

(e) Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.

Torque:

43 N·m {438 kgf·cm, 32 ft·lbf}

HINT:

After installation, check that the space between the flanges of the center exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly is consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.

*1

Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*2

Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*3

Gasket

*a

Space between flanges: 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)

6. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

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

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