EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst), center exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
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CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

B0083FX

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.


    1. B0083OS

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

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

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

  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY LH (for Dual Type)

    CAUTION:

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.


    1. B0071SU

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly LH from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

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

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

  3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for Single Type)

    CAUTION:

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.


    1. B0087YJ

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

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

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

  4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for Dual Type)

    CAUTION:

    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.


    1. B0071NW

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

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

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. B00898H

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

  6. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER BRACE


    1. B0084HZ

      Remove the 4 bolts and center floor crossmember brace from the vehicle body.

  7. REMOVE BODY MOUNTING PLATE


    1. B008841

      Remove the 6 bolts and body mounting plate.

  8. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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


    1. B0088EV

      Remove the 2 bolts, 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 gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).

  10. 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.

    • Use the same procedure as for the tail exhaust pipe assembly LH (for Dual Type).


    1. B0084PU

      Type A (w/ Tail Exhaust Pipe Baffle):


      1. Remove the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.

    2. B0084D6

      Type B:


      1. Remove the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.