Exhaust Pipe Assembly (FA20): Removal

Under cover front AL removal
1. Remove the 12 bolts and release the seven clips to remove the under cover front AL.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Under Cover Front AL Bolts
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Under cover COMPL T/M removal
1. Remove the seven bolts to remove the under cover COMPL T/M.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Under Cover COMPL T/M Bolts
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Removal of exhaust pipe assembly FR
1. Remove the two nuts and remove the exhaust pipe assembly FR.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Pipe assembly FR Nuts
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2. Remove the two nuts, two bolts and two compression springs to remove the exhaust pipe assembly CTR.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Exhaust Pipe assembly CTR Nuts
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3. Remove the bolt and remove the exhaust pipe assembly FR.
4. Remove the two gaskets.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Exhaust Pipe assembly FR Mounting Bolt
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Removal of exhaust pipe assembly CTR
1. Remove the two nuts and two bolts to remove the exhaust tail pipe assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Exhaust Pipe assembly CTR Nuts And Bolts
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2. Remove the cushion rubber, and remove the exhaust pipe assembly CTR.
3. Remove the gasket.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Cushion Rubber
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Exhaust tail pipe assembly removal
1. Remove the four cushion rubbers and remove the exhaust tail pipe assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Tail Pipe assembly Cushion Rubbers
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Tail pipe baffle removal (with tail pipe baffle)
1. Remove the two bolts and remove the two tail pipe baffles.
Exhaust manifold removal (Refer to INSTALLATION )
Removal of exhaust pipe SUB-assembly FR
1. Front strut tower bar LH removal (Refer to INSTALLATION )
2. Front strut tower bar RH removal (Refer to FRONT STRUT TOWER BAR )
3. Air cleaner case SUB-assembly removal (Refer to REMOVAL )
4. Engine wiring disconnection
  1. Release the four clamps and disconnect the engine wiring.
    
    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Wiring Clamps
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  2. Remove the bolt and three clamps, and then disconnect the engine wiring.
    
    Fig 10: Locating Engine Wiring Clamps And Bolt
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5. Remove the 2 nuts on the engine mount.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
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6. Tie the joint pipe to the front suspension crossmember SUB-assembly with rope.
  NOTE: This procedure is necessary to prevent the joint pipe from falling off.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Joint Pipe To Front Suspension Crossmember SUB-assembly Tied With Rope
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7. Install the SST to the cylinder block.
  SST 12281-38150, 90119-14120
  
  Standard value: T=43N.m {439kgf.cm} {31.7ft.lbf}
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Special Service Tool
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8. Release the clamp and disconnect the engine wiring.
  
  Fig 14: Locating Engine Wiring Clamp
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  NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the engine wiring from damaging.
9. Install the SST to the vehicle.
  
  Fig 15: Installing SST To Vehicle
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  SST 99099AJ000, 18679AA020
  CAUTION:
  - When installing the SST to the vehicle, do not damage the engine wiring.
  - Use a shackle with a load capacity of 250 kg (551 lb) or more.
10. Lift the engine assembly a little bit at a time until the stud bolt of the engine mount is removed from the front crossmember.
  CAUTION:
  - To avoid the damage to the SST, apply grease or lubricant to the threaded portion.
  - To avoid the damage to the vehicle and parts, perform lifting operation a little bit at a time while checking the clearance in each part.
  - Lift up the engine assembly until the position where the intake manifold (#4) and A/C suction hose contact lightly.
  - Insert a cloth etc. between the intake manifold (#4) and A/C suction hose to protect the parts of them.
11. Install the SST between engine mount and front crossmember.
  SST 18632AA020
  
  Fig 16: Installing SST Between Engine Mount And Front Crossmember
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12. Remove the rope which secures the exhaust pipe SUB-assembly FR to the front suspension crossmember SUB-assembly.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Exhaust Pipe SUB-assembly FR To Front Suspension Crossmember SUB-assembly Tied With Rope
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13. Remove the exhaust pipe SUB-assembly FR.