Removal and Installation: Removal
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- Remove the center heat shield. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the V-band clamp (3) connecting the exhaust downpipe (1) to the turbocharger turbine outlet (2).
- Remove the nuts (A) of the flange connecting the exhaust downpipe (1) to the DOC and DPF assembly (2) inlet.
- Remove the fender protector. Refer to Removal and Installation - Front Fender Protector .
- Remove the bolts (A) from the exhaust downpipe hanger (1).
- Remove exhaust downpipe and exhaust downpipe hanger as an assembly.
- Remove exhaust downpipe hanger and insulator from exhaust downpipe (if necessary).