EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (except Sedan)

   
   
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      *A	for Hatchback

      

      *A

      for Wagon

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

   2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

      Note

      Wrap the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly with a piece of cloth to keep it from damaging the rear bumper.

   3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst).

3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)

   
   

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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

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

4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)

   
   

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      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

   2. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust pipe support.

   3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst).

5. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   
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      *A	Type A
      *B	Type B

      Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst)

   
   

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      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

   2. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst) from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

   3. Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.

7. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tail Exhaust Pipe Baffle)

   Tech Tips

   
   

   • Perform this procedure only when replacement of the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly is necessary.

   
   

   • If the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly is removed, replace it with a new one.

   
   
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      *a	Plastic Hammer

      Using a plastic hammer, remove the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.