Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [11/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - ]

1. for Bank 1:
   1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the vehicle body.

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   2. Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
      • SST: 09224-00012 

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      NOTE:

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

2. for Bank 2 (for 2WD):
   1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the vehicle body.

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   2. Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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      • SST: 09224-00012 
      NOTE:

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

3. for Bank 2 (for AWD with Front Floor Cover LH):
   1. Disconnect the 6 clips and remove the front floor cover LH from the vehicle body.

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   2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the vehicle body.

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   3. Disengage the 3 clamps.
   4. Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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      • SST: 09224-00012 
      NOTE:

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

4. for Bank 2 (for AWD without Front Floor Cover LH):
   1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor grommet from the vehicle body.

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   2. Disengage the 4 clamps.
   3. Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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      • SST: 09224-00012 
      NOTE:

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

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

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

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

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Remove the 3 bolts and tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

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2. Remove the 3 bolts and tail exhaust pipe baffle sub-assembly from the tail exhaust pipe LH.

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