Removal [04/2013 - 08/2015]: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 and 2014 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Full Cover Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

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1. Remove the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.
2. Disengage the 2 clips to remove the front center floor brace from the body.

DISCONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR

for Bank 1:

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the body.

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Grommet

Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

SST: 09224-00010

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for Bank 2 (for 2WD):

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the body.

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Grommet

Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

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SST: 09224-00010

for Bank 2 (for AWD with Front Floor Cover LH):

Disconnect the 6 clips and remove the front floor cover LH.

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Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the body.

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Grommet

Disconnect the 2 clamps from the body.

Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

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SST: 09224-00010

for Bank 2 (for AWD without Front Floor Cover LH):

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the body.

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Grommet

Disconnect the 3 clamps from the body.

Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

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SST: 09224-00010

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

Remove the 4 bolts and 4 nuts to disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: rear catalyst).

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Remove the 4 bolts, 4 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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Remove the 4 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

DISCONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

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NOTE:

Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.

DISCONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH

Disconnect the tail exhaust pipe LH from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

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NOTE:

Protect the rear bumper assembly using protection material such as a piece of cloth to avoid damage by the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly.

REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE BAFFLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly is necessary.

If the tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly is removed, replace it with a new one.

Using a plastic hammer, remove the 2 tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assemblies from the tail exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe LH.

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