Exhaust Pipe: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus GS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Wear protective gloves when removing the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is extremely hot immediately after the engine has stopped.
Confirm that the exhaust pipe has cooled down before removing it.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR BRACE CENTER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and floor brace.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Bolts And Floor Brace
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REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE
1. Remove the 4 bolts and panel brace.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Bolts And Panel Brace
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DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Sensor 2)
1. Disconnect the sensor from the front exhaust pipe (ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.
2. Disconnect the exhaust pipe front ends from the 2 TWCs and remove the 2 gaskets.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs, exhaust pipe and gasket.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolts, Compression Springs, Exhaust Pipe And Gasket
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REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the exhaust pipe to disconnect the 6 exhaust pipe supports.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Supports
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REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE NO. 1 SUPPORT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and support bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Support Bracket
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REMOVE FRONT TWC
1. Remove the 6 nuts, 2 TWCs and 2 gaskets.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Nuts, Twcs And Gaskets
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