Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .

-- If equipped, remove the rear noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-. (not installed on the engine codes CRFA and CRFC.)

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-- Loosen clamping sleeve -2- and push it rearward.

-- AWD Vehicles: Remove the front tunnel brace. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS / UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Loosen the bolt -2- and the clamp.

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe.