REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH See step 2
REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE DAMPER
1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 exhaust pipe dampers.
  
  Fig 1: Remove The 4 Bolts And 2 Exhaust Pipe Dampers
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REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 2: Remove The 2 Bolts And 2 Compression Springs
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2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 3: Remove The 2 Bolts And 2 Compression Springs
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2. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Remove The 2 Bolts, 2 Nuts And Front No. 3 Exhaust Pipe Sub-Assembly
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2. Remove the 2 gaskets from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the No. 2 oxygen sensor connector (for Bank 2 Sensor 2).
  
  Fig 5: Disconnect The No. 2 Oxygen Sensor Connector (For Bank 2 Sensor 2)
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2. Loosen the bolt (A).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Bolt (A), 2 Bolts (B), 2 Nuts And Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
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3. Remove the 2 bolts (B), 2 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly.
4. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6