How to replace the exhaust pipe assembly (except PZEV) on 2004 Toyota Solara?

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The first step to change the exhaust pipe assembly (except PZEV) includes removing gaskets from the pipe along with loose rusted bolts and nuts. Start by unfastening the 2 bolts followed by detaching the floor panel brace rear. The second step requires users to remove both bolts and the exhaust pipe damper (A/T). You must first unscrew the 2 bolts and 2 nuts securing the exhaust pipe front and then eliminate the 2 nuts from the exhaust pipe tail to free the pipe center from its anchorage to the 2 exhaust pipe supports. Cutoff the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) then detach it from its position. First remove two nuts from the front exhaust pipe No. 1 support bracket then use two bolts to detach the rear exhaust pipe No. 1 support bracket. To remove the exhaust pipe assembly division front nodes then remove the exhaust pipe assembly end from the three exhaust pipe holders. Using a plastic hammer users should hit the tail pipe baffle in equal areas to remove it. Alignment of the baffle keyway to the pipe installation position should precede tapping it into proper placement. Beginning with the tail of the exhaust pipe assembly that has the 3 exhaust pipe supports in place install the assembly while using a new gasket to join it securely to the exhaust manifold converter by torquing 2 nuts to 62 Nm (632 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.). Begin by fitting the 2 bolts of the rear support bracket while torqueing them to 33 Nm (337 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.). Then, position the bracket properly. After that, install and torque to 33 Nm (337 kgf-cm, 24 ft. lbs.) the 2 nuts from the front support bracket. Secure the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) toward the pipe front while applying 44 Nm (449 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.) torque along with connecting its connector. The exhaust pipe assembly center needs a new gasket which should be attached to the pipe front using 2 bolts torqued to 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41 ft. lbs.), along with 2 nuts for the pipe tail. The exhaust pipe damper (A/T) needs to be installed with 2 bolts that reach a torque of 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.) while facing the correct direction followed by the floor panel brace rear which requires 2 bolts torqued to 19.5 Nm (199 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). You should verify the exhaust gas leaks and secure any loose areas but replace any damaged parts at the same time.

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