PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts to disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst).
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH.
Remove the 3 exhaust pipe gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly and exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst).
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Note
Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH
Remove the tail exhaust pipe LH from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Note
Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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.
| *a | Plastic Hammer |
Using a plastic hammer, remove the 2 tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assemblies from the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH.