Left Intermediate Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the pre-catalytic converter. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REDUCTION CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND PARTICULATE FILTER .

-- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation auxiliary cooler. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM AUXILIARY COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the connector -arrow- for the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- from the bracket and disconnect it.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector -Arrow-

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the connector bracket from the left engine support.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Connector Bracket From Left Engine Mount Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 3- and the oil return line.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -1 Through 3- And Oil Return Line

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NOTE:

The engine and connecting pipe are removed in the illustration.

-- Remove the connecting pipe -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Bolts -Arrows-

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