EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

      A363700C01

      *A

      for Hatchback

      *B

      for Wagon

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

  3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. A359372C01

      *A

      Type A

      *B

      Type B

      Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace sub-assembly from the vehicle body.

  4. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

    1. A355590

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

    2. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

  5. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tail Exhaust Pipe Baffle)

    1. A287351C03

      *a

      Plastic Hammer

      Using a plastic hammer, remove the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.