Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal
CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the crossmember support - rear LH. Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT>REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, rear oxygen sensor connector and the ground cord.
- Separate the front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.NOTE: Suspend the rear exhaust pipe with rope etc.
- Remove the bolt which holds front exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe.CAUTION: The front exhaust pipe is very heavy. Be careful not to drop it when removing.