CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front exhaust pipe assembly, center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly removal/installation are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedures | Effects/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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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.
PROCEDURE
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.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and tail exhaust pipe assembly from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
Disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
Remove the 2 bolts and center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
Disconnect the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).
Remove the exhaust pipe gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (TWC: Front Catalyst).
REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR