EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

CAUTION:


  • The procedures should be performed by at least 2 people.

  • Wear protective gloves when removing the exhaust pipe.

  • The exhaust pipe is extremely hot immediately after the engine has stopped.

  • Confirm that the exhaust pipe has cooled down before removing it.


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A01GI4I

      Remove the 3 nuts and differential support protector.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 differential support protector.

  3. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Remove the 2 clips, screw and No. 6 rocker panel moulding protector.

  4. REMOVE NO. 5 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Remove the 2 clips, screw and No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector.

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH


    1. A01GHT2

      Remove the 3 clips, 2 screws, nut, bolt and rear floor side member cover LH.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Bolt
      A01GNZA Nut
      A01GN9I Screw

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A01GIFO

      Remove the 3 clips, 2 screws, nut, bolt and rear floor side member cover RH.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Bolt
      A01GNZA Nut
      A01GN9I Screw

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A01GNTSE01

      Loosen the clip labeled A in the illustration, and then remove the 3 clips and front fender main seal LH.

      Tech Tips

      Clip A cannot be removed.

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH


    1. A01GLJVE01

      Loosen the clip labeled A in the illustration, and then remove the 3 clips and front fender main seal RH.

      Tech Tips

      Clip A cannot be removed.

  9. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for 2WD)


    1. A01GIPD

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front floor service hole cover.

    2. A01GM74E01

      Remove the nut and the clip labeled C.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Clip
      A01GNZA Nut

    3. Loosen the 7 clips labeled A and B in the illustration, and then remove the front floor cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      The clips labeled A and B cannot be removed.

  10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for AWD)


    1. A01GIPD

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front floor service hole cover.

    2. A01GIOCE01

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Clip
      A01GNZA Nut
      A01GN9I Bolt

    3. Loosen the 7 clips labeled A and B in the illustration, and then remove the front floor cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      The clips labeled A and B cannot be removed.

  11. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for 2WD)


    1. A01GMGH

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front floor service hole cover.

    2. A01GJW8E01

      Remove the nut and the clip labeled C.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Clip
      A01GNZA Nut

    3. Loosen the 7 clips labeled A and B in the illustration, and then remove the front floor cover RH.

      Tech Tips

      The clips labeled A and B cannot be removed.

  12. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for AWD)


    1. A01GMGH

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front floor service hole cover.

    2. A01GLDYE01

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Clip
      A01GNZA Nut
      A01GN9I Bolt

    3. Loosen the 7 clips labeled A and B in the illustration, and then remove the front floor cover RH.

      Tech Tips

      The clips labeled A and B cannot be removed.

  13. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER (for AWD)


    1. A01GLG7

      Remove the 3 screws, 2 bolts, clip and front center floor cover.

  14. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GMZX

      Loosen the 2 clips, and then remove the 8 bolts and front center floor brace sub-assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GKOV Bolt
      A01GNZA Clip

      Tech Tips

      The clips cannot be removed.

  15. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for 2WD)


    1. Disconnect the 2 grommets from the floor panel.

    2. A01GHK9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Bank 1 Sensor 2
      *B for Bank 2 Sensor 2

      Using SST, loosen the 2 heated oxygen sensors, and then disconnect the heated oxygen sensors by hand.

      SST
      09224-00010

      Note

      Do not strike the metal part of the heated oxygen sensor.

      Tech Tips

      Rotate the heated oxygen sensor counterclockwise to remove it from the front exhaust pipe assembly, and record how many times it was rotated.

  16. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for AWD)


    1. A01GLISE02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Bank 1 Sensor 2

      for Bank 1 Sensor 2:

      Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

    2. A01GN3VE03
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Bank 2 Sensor 2
      *1 Grommet

      for Bank 2 Sensor 2:

      Disconnect the grommet from the floor panel.

    3. for Bank 2 Sensor 2:

      Using SST, loosen the heated oxygen sensor, and then disconnect the heated oxygen sensor by hand.

      SST
      09224-00010

      Note

      Do not strike the metal part of the heated oxygen sensor.

      Tech Tips

      Rotate the heated oxygen sensor counterclockwise to remove it from the front exhaust pipe assembly, and record how many times it was rotated.

  17. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily loosen the 8 bolts on the tailpipe sides and manifold sides.

    2. A01GI1D

      Remove the 4 nuts and 4 bolts from the exhaust manifold LH and exhaust manifold RH.

      Tech Tips

      During removal, hold the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    3. A01GJ86

      Remove the 4 bolts from the tailpipe LH and tailpipe RH. Then remove the front exhaust pipe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      During removal, hold the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    4. Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold side and the 2 gaskets from the tailpipe side.

  18. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

    Note

    Do not strike the metal part of the heated oxygen sensor.


    1. A01GMULE01

      for Bank 1 Sensor 2:

      Using SST, loosen the heated oxygen sensor and then remove the heated oxygen sensor by hand.

      SST
      09224-00010

  19. REMOVE TAILPIPE LH


    1. A01GNQR

      Disconnect the 3 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tailpipe LH.

  20. REMOVE TAILPIPE RH


    1. A01GNMB

      Disconnect the 3 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tailpipe RH.

  21. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER


    1. A01GM71E01

      Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe damper from the tailpipe LH.

    2. A01GN81E01

      Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe damper from the tailpipe RH.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01GLG9

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