OEM 2007 Toyota Matrix Exhaust Pipe

2007 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the exhaust pipe on 2007 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The first step to work on the exhaust pipe includes disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery. Service technicians must separate the heated oxygen sensor through systematic steps which start with using a clip remover to detach the clip then removing the floor carpet front and disconnecting the heated oxygen sensor connector before eliminating the grommet and employing Special Service Tool: 09224-00010 to recover the sensor. The service for the exhaust pipe assembly begins with removing the two assembly tail bolts and releasing the two springs before moving to the front floor panel brace where two nuts need unscrewing. Proceed by taking off the exhaust pipe assembly from its front location. Installation of the exhaust pipe assembly front requires checking the compression spring length with vernier calipers for 41.5 mm (1.6339 in.) minimum; replace the spring if the length is insufficient. A wooden block combined with a plastic-faced hammer allows you to insert a new gasket properly into the exhaust manifold while ensuring it sits flush before installing without reusing the worn-out gasket. The 2 exhaust pipe supports No. 4 must have the exhaust pipe front installed before tightening its components to a torque of 43 N m (440 kgf cm, 32 ft. lbf). Install the 2 compression springs along with the 2 bolts. After mounting the floor panel brace front with 2 nuts you must torque each of them to 30 N m (302 kgf cm, 22 ft. lbf). Check the free length of the compression spring in the exhaust pipe assembly tail while verifying it should measure 38.5 mm (1.5158 in.) or longer. If the length is insufficient replace the spring. Place a new gasket on the exhaust pipe front component while making sure not to utilize the used gasket. Installing the exhaust pipe tail requires attachment to 3 exhaust pipe supports No. 4 followed by bolting with 2 compression springs and 2 bolts at 43 N m (440 kgf cm, 32 ft. lbf) torque strength. Fasten the heated oxygen sensor with Special Service Tool: 09224-00010 to a torque level of 44 N m (450 kgf cm, 33 ft. lbf) before hooking up the heated oxygen sensor connector while ensuring that the sensor wire remains untwisted. Reconnect the battery terminal with a torque of 5.4 N m (55 kgf cm, 48 in. lbf) then check for any exhaust gas leakage.