Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

Remove the clip (A), 2 screws and 4 bolts.

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	Bolt
	Screws

REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1)

WARNING:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

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Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

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Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.

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NOTE:

If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

Disengage the wire harness clamp.

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Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front exhaust pipe assembly from the No. 3 exhaust pipe sub-assembly.

Loosen the bolt (A).

	Bolt
	Nut

Remove the 2 bolts (B) and exhaust pipe support bracket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
Remove the 2 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).
Remove the 2 exhaust pipe gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2)

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

NOTE:

If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.