Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot immediately after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the crossmember support rear LH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
3. Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A), rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and the ground cord (C).

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4. Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.

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5. Remove the bolt which holds front exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.

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6. Remove the front exhaust pipe.

CAUTION: The front exhaust pipe is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it when removing.

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