Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal

CAUTION:

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

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT>DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the water hoses.

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Disconnect the oil pipe.

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Remove the turbocharger stay.

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Remove the intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2 .
Remove the center exhaust pipe (rear). Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL>CENTER EXHAUST PIPE (REAR) .
Remove the intake duct No. 1. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL>INTAKE DUCT NO. 1 .
Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, and remove the clip.

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Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector and ground cord.

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Disconnect the electronic wastegate valve connector (A) and the electronic air by-pass valve connector (B).

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Remove the oil catch tank. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>OIL CATCH TANK>REMOVAL .
CAUTION:
This procedure is required to prevent oil from remaining in the compressor and turbine areas if the residual oil inside the oil catch tank back flows.
Remove the bolts securing the exhaust stay.

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Remove the front exhaust pipe, center exhaust pipe (front) and turbo charger as a unit.
NOTE:
Support the front exhaust pipe with the transmission jack.

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Remove the turbocharger stay.
NOTE:
Perform this procedure only when required.

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