Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 1
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Compression Springs & Bolts
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2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly Nuts
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2. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust pipe support.
3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly Bolts And Compression Springs
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2. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust pipe support.
3. Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.