Exhaust Front Pipe Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the exhaust front pipe and the gasket.
Install the nuts from the exhaust front pipe-to-exhaust front muffler.
Tighten:

Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-exhaust front muffler nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).
Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts From Exhaust Front Pipe-To-Exhaust Front Muffler (2 Of 2)
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Install the nuts from the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter flange.
Install the exhaust front pipe mounting bracket bolt.
Tighten:
- Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-catalytic converter nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Tighten the exhaust front pipe-to-cylinder block bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Front Pipe-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the crossmember lower bracket bolts.
Tighten:

Tighten the crossmember lower bracket bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Lower Bracket With Bolts
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