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Joint Pipe: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Refer to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (STI)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold RH lower cover.
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  6. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold exhaust manifold RH onto joint pipe.
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  7. Remove the center exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST (STI)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the turbocharger. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>TURBOCHARGER>REMOVAL .
  9. Take off the joint pipe in the upward direction.