EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

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  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. A001A2S

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

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Bolt
      A001D34 Nut
      A001AGQ Screw

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A001EE1

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

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Bolt
      A001D34 Nut
      A001AGQ Screw

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A001E8TE01

      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. A001D79E01

      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. A0019VK

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

    2. A001DYDE03

      Remove the nut and the clip labeled C.

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Clip
      A001D34 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. A0019VK

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

    2. A0019FDE04

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Clip
      A001D34 Nut
      A001AGQ 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. A001EKH

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

    2. A001EGZE03

      Remove the nut and the clip labeled C.

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Clip
      A001D34 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. A001EKH

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

    2. A001F22E03

      Remove the nut and 2 bolts.

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Clip
      A001D34 Nut
      A001AGQ 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)

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  14. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A001BLP

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

      Text in Illustration
      A001BDP Bolt
      A001D34 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. A001FDBE04
      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
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      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. A0019N8E04
      Text in Illustration
      *A for Bank 1 Sensor 2

      for Bank 1 Sensor 2:

      Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

    2. A00191FE08
      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. A001DEZ

      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. A001EMH

      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. A0019ZYE01

      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. A001DJW

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

  20. REMOVE TAILPIPE RH


    1. A001DD3

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

  21. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER


    1. A001989

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

    2. A001EPC

      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. A001BWX

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