Front Exhaust Pipe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Impreza and 2000 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install front exhaust pipe to front catalytic converter and center exhaust pipe assembly.
CAUTION: Replace gaskets with new ones.
1. Tightening torque: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe To Front Catalytic Converter
Install front and center exhaust pipe assembly to the vehicle.
Temporarily tighten bolt which installs front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 2: Installing Front & Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly
Tighten bolts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.
1. Tightening torque: 30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.4 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Installing Bolts Which Hold Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Cylinder Heads
Tighten bolts which install front and center exhaust pipe assembly to rear exhaust pipe.
1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Installing Front & Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Rear Exhaust Pipe
Tighten bolt which holds front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.
1. Tightening torque: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 26.0 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Installing Bolt Holding Front & Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
Connect rear oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 6: Connecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
Lower the vehicle.
Connect front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

Fig 7: Connecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
Connect battery ground cable.

Fig 8: Connecting Battery Ground Cable