EXHAUST(H4SO) > Front Exhaust Pipe

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Be careful not to burn yourself, because the exhaust pipe becomes extremely hot after running.

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.

2. Remove the air intake duct (rear).

3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

4. Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the clip (C) fastening the harness.

5. Lift up the vehicle.

6. Remove the under cover RH.

7. Separate the center exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.

8. Remove the nuts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to pull down the front and center exhaust pipe assembly.

9. Remove the bolt which holds center exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.

10. Remove the front and center exhaust pipe assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

The front and center exhaust pipe assemblies are heavy. Be careful not to drop the exhaust pipes when removing.

After removing the front and center exhaust pipe assemblies, do not pull on the rear exhaust pipe with excessive force.

11. Separate the front exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

12. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor.