Removal [06/2017 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE EGR COOLER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - ]
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) (w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System) WARNING:
Perform this procedure when the coolant is not hot.
- Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
- Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
- Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).
- Slide the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
- REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) (w/o Exhaust Heat Recirculation System)
- Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
- Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) and exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).
- Remove the 4 bolts and 4 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst) and tail exhaust pipe assembly.
- REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE MANIFOLD SUPPORT BRACKET
- REMOVE NO. 1 EGR PIPE
- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: Front Catalyst)
- REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT INSULATOR
- REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2