EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

      

      *A

      for Hatchback

      *B

      for Wagon

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

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

3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *A	Type A
      *B	Type B

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

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

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

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

   3. Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

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

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Plastic Hammer

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