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

  • Replacement of air fuel ratio sensor

  • Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired

 Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

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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.

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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 CENTER 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. 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).

  3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. B00898H

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

  4. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CROSSMEMBER BRACE


    1. B0084HZ

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

  5. REMOVE BODY MOUNTING PLATE


    1. B008841

      Remove the 6 bolts and body mounting plate.

  6. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

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  7. REMOVE FRONT 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.


    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).