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.

Tech Tips

When viewed from the rear of the engine assembly, Bank 1 is on the left side and Bank 2 is on the right side.


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A01H0QM

      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. A01H1O2

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01GYOB Bolt
      A01GZUB Nut
      A01H2AH Screw

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A01GXVH

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01GYOB Bolt
      A01GZUB Nut
      A01H2AH Screw

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A01H039E01

      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. A01H1YFE01

      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


    1. A01GZJE

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

    2. A01GYMQE01

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GYOB Clip
      A01GZUB Nut
      A01H2AH 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.

  10. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH


    1. A01GX80

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

    2. A01H0ARE01

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A01GYOB Clip
      A01GZUB Nut
      A01H2AH 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.

  11. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER


    1. A01GYNV

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

  12. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GY4X

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01GYOB Bolt
      A01GZUB Clip

      Tech Tips

      The clips cannot be removed.

  13. DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2)

    Note

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


    1. A01H0P9E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Grommet

      Disconnect the grommet from the floor panel.

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

      SST
      09224-00010

      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.

  14. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01GWP1

      Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

    2. Temporarily loosen the 8 bolts and 4 nuts on the tailpipe sides and manifold sides.

    3. A01GYZ3

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

      Tech Tips

      During removal, hold the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    4. A01GZCD

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

      Tech Tips

      During removal, hold the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    5. Remove the 2 gaskets from the exhaust manifold LH and exhaust manifold RH.

    6. Remove the 2 gaskets from the tailpipe side.

  15. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2)

    Note

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


    1. A01GW7QE01

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

      SST
      09224-00010

  16. REMOVE TAILPIPE LH


    1. A01GW2J

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

  17. REMOVE TAILPIPE RH


    1. A01GXIB

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

  18. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER


    1. A01GW3UE01

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

    2. A01H1O5E01

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

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01H1TD

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