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Joint Pipe: Removal

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CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G07680979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor. >
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold RH lower cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold RH Lower Cover Bolts
    G07680980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the bolts and nuts which hold exhaust manifold RH onto joint pipe.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Nuts Which Hold Joint Pipe Onto Exhaust Manifold RH
    G07680981Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
  9. Remove the turbocharger. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Turbocharger. >
  10. Take off the joint pipe in the upward direction.