Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Disconnect front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Disconnect rear oxygen sensor connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Remove under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Separate front and center exhaust pipe assembly from rear exhaust pipe.
WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.

Fig 4: Separating Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly From Rear Exhaust Pipe
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Remove bolts which hold front exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down front and center exhaust pipe assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts Which Hold Front Exhaust Pipe Onto Cylinder Heads
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Remove bolt which installs front and center exhaust pipe assembly to hanger bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Bolt Which Installs Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly To Hanger Bracket
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Remove front and center exhaust pipe assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to let front and center exhaust pipe assembly fall off when removing as it is quite heavy.
- After removing front and center exhaust assembly, do not apply excessive pulling force on rear exhaust pipe.
Separate front exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

Fig 7: Separating Front Exhaust Pipe From Center Exhaust Pipe
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