Joint Pipe: Removal
CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
- Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor>REMOVAL .
- Remove the exhaust manifold RH lower cover.
- Remove the bolts and nuts which hold exhaust manifold RH onto joint pipe.
- Remove the center exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(STI)>Center Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
- Remove the turbocharger. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>Turbocharger>REMOVAL .
- Take off the joint pipe in the upward direction.