ENGINE

SECTION
EXHAUST SYSTEM
EX EX

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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM ........................................... 3 F
Checking Exhaust System ........................................ 3
PREPARATION ................................................... 2 Component ............................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 4 G
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 2 Component ............................................................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000002955361

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
KV10117100 Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sen-
(J3647-A) sor 2 (VQ35DE)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench For 22 mm (0.87 in) width hexagon nut

NT379

KV10114400 Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sen-

(J38365) sor 2 (VK45DE)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench For 22 mm (0.87 in) width hexagon nut

S-NT636

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000002955362

(Kent-Moore No.)
Description
Tool name
a: (J-43897-18) Reconditioning the exhaust system threads
b: (J-43897-12) before installing a new heated oxygen sensor
Heated oxygen sensor thread cleaner (Use with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia
heated oxygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania heat-
ed oxygen sensor
AEM488

( — ) Lubricating heated oxygen sensor thread

Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR cleaner when reconditioning exhaust system
or equivalent meeting MIL specifica- threads
tion MIL-A-907)

AEM489

( — ) Loosening bolts and nuts

Power tool

PBIC0190E

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EXHAUST SYSTEM
A
Checking Exhaust System INFOID:0000000002955363

Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment, EX

leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
C

SMA211A E
Component INFOID:0000000002955364

VQ35DE F

JPBIA1512GB

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1. Mounting bracket 2. Main muffler (RH) 3. Main muffler (LH)

4. Mounting rubber 5. Collar 6. Ring gasket
7. Dynamic damper 8. Wire bonding 9. Mounting bracket
10. Mounting rubber 11. Center muffler 12. Gasket
13. Three way catalyst (right bank) 14. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 15. Collar
16. Grommet 17. Exhaust mounting bracket 18. Grommet
19. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) 20. Three way catalyst (left bank) 21. Gasket
22. Exhaust front tube
A. AWD models

• Refer to GI-9, "Component" for symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000002955365

CAUTION:
• Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
• Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.
• Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL
• Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.
• Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
- Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated oxy-
gen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.

PBIC2298E

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Check for deformation of the grommets (16 and 18 of Components).
• Insert the collar (15 of Components) vertically.
• Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.
• Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:
• Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
• Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a concrete
floor. Use a new one.
• Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated oxy-
gen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the anti-
seize lubricant (commercial service tool).
• Never over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.
• If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
• When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
• Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.
• Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehicle
side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

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• When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/left
directions. A
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
• With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises. EX
• Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
Component INFOID:0000000002955366
C

VK45DE
D

JPBIA1513GB

1. Mounting bracket 2. Main muffler (RH) 3. Main muffler (LH) P

4. Mounting rubber 5. Collar 6. Ring gasket
7. Dynamic damper 8. Wire bonding 9. Mounting bracket
10. Mounting rubber 11. Center muffler 12. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)
13. Ring gasket 14. Mounting bracket 15. Exhaust mounting bracket
16. Mounting bracket 17. Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) 18. Exhaust front tube
19. Gasket

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• Refer to GI-9, "Component" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000002955367

CAUTION:
• Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
• Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after engine stops.
• Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
REMOVAL
• Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.
• Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 as follows:
- Using heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST), removal heated oxy-
gen sensor 2.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.

PBIC2334E

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the collar (5 of Components) with its lower surface horizontal.
• Temporarily tighten nuts and bolts when installing exhaust pipe assembly. Tighten them to the specified
torque when connecting the vehicle rear to the vehicle front.
CAUTION:
• Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
• Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped onto a hard surface such as a concrete
floor. Use a new one.
• Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean exhaust system threads using the heated oxy-
gen sensor thread cleaner [commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J-43897-12], and apply the anti-
seize lubricant (commercial service tool).
• Never over torque heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may cause damage to heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the “MIL” coming on.
• If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
• When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
• Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.
• Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
• When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/left
directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
• With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
• Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.

Revision: 2009 February EX-6 2008 M35/M45