Front Exhaust Pipe: Removal

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CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Under Cover>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector (A) and rear oxygen sensor connector (B) and remove the clip (C) fastening the harness.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector, Clip And Front Oxygen Sensor Connector (A/F)
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Remove the bolts, springs, and nuts securing the rear exhaust pipe to the center exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Rear And Center Exhaust Pipe Bolts, Springs And Nuts
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Remove the bolt which holds center exhaust pipe to hanger bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Center Exhaust Pipe And Hanger Bracket Bolt
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Remove the nuts which hold the front exhaust pipe to the cylinder head, and remove the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe as a unit.
CAUTION:
- The front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe are very heavy. Be careful not to drop the exhaust pipes when removing.
- After removing the front exhaust pipe and center exhaust pipe, do not pull the rear exhaust pipe with excessive force.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front And Center Exhaust Pipe Unit Nuts
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