EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) and exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link

  • Replacement of air fuel ratio sensor

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

 Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:


  • B005LCC

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

  • B005MF2

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE


  1. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  4. REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 1)

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH


    1. B005LUCC02
      B005NIZ Bolt
      B005LWS Screw

      Remove the clip (A), 2 screws and 4 bolts from the front floor cover LH.

    2. Disconnect the 2 clips (B) to remove the front floor cover LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B005LKI

      Disengage the 4 wire harness clamps.

    2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (for Bank 1) connector.

    3. B005OXJC01
      B005NIZ Bolt
      B005LWS Nut

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 compression springs and front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly and center exhaust pipe sub-assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

    4. Remove the 3 exhaust pipe gaskets from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly, front exhaust pipe assembly and center exhaust pipe sub-assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

  7. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY


    1. B005NBTC01
      B005NIZ Bolt
      B005LWS Nut

      Remove the bolt and nut to remove the manifold stay from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) and rear engine mounting bracket.

  8. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst)


    1. B005Q71

      Using a 12 mm deep socket wrench, remove the 4 nuts and exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) from the cylinder head sub-assembly RH.

  9. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET (for Bank 1)


    1. B005L7V

      Remove the exhaust manifold to head gasket (for Bank 1) from the cylinder head sub-assembly RH.

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET (for Lower Side)

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  11. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE

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  13. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR


    1. B005PFJ

      Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.

    2. Disengage the wire harness clamp.

    3. B005MMA

      Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator from the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst).

  15. REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 2)

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  16. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY


    1. B005NFPC03
      B005NIZ Bolt
      B005LWS Nut

      Remove the bolt and nut and No. 2 manifold stay from the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst) and cylinder block sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: Front Catalyst)


    1. B005MB0

      Disconnect the 2 No. 2 cooling fan motor connectors.

    2. B005OH1

      Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 radiator hose from the radiator assembly.

    3. B005OG9

      Using a 12 mm deep socket wrench, remove the 4 nuts and exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst).

  18. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD GASKET (for Bank 2)


    1. B005PK6

      Remove the exhaust manifold to head gasket (for Bank 2) from the cylinder head sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE STUD BOLT

    Tech Tips

    If a stud bolt is deformed or its threads are damaged, replace it.


    1. B005M8S

      Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).

    2. B005PN8

      Using an E8 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts from the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst).