Removal [01/2019 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

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Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).

REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH
See step 2 [01/2019 - 09/2022], or see step 2 [09/2022 - ]
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the front floor cover LH.
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER BRACE
See step 4 [01/2019 - 09/2022], or see step 4 [09/2022 - ]

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)

WARNING:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.

Disengage the wire harness clamp.

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs and disconnect the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).

Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst) from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front Catalyst).

REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Refer to REMOVAL [01/2019 - ]