EXHAUST PIPE 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 front exhaust pipe assembly, front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly, center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst), tail exhaust pipe assembly and No. 2 tail exhaust pipe assembly 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
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:

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

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. B005PXI

      Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the No. 2 tail exhaust pipe assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

    2. Remove the No. 2 tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. B005N5Y

      Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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

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

  3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)


    1. B005OB2

      Remove the 2 bolts to disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

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

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


    1. B005O9T

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

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

    3. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

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


    1. B005PAP

      Disengage the 4 wire harness clamps.

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

    3. B005L8ZC01
      B005NIZ Bolt
      B005LWS Nut

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to remove the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly and exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).

    4. Remove the 2 exhaust pipe gaskets from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1)

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


    1. B005MAN

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.

  9. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. B005M0P

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

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

    3. B005MXG

      Remove the 2 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front Catalyst).

    4. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

  10. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2)

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