Front Exhaust Pipe

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Pipe Bracket

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WARNING: The three-way catalytic converter (TWC) may be extremely hot, even after the rest of the exhaust system has cooled.

Applies only to turbocharged gasoline engines

Detach the front exhaust pipe at the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) and at the front mounting. Relieve the load from the pipe by hanging the pipe in a hook.

Remove the mounting for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) in the pipe bracket.

NOTE: Do not damage the wiring for the front and rear heated oxygen sensors (HO2S).

Fig 2: Front Exhaust Pipe At Manifold

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Does not apply to turbocharged engines

Detach the front exhaust pipe at the manifold and from the front mounting.
Relieve the load from the pipe by hanging the pipe in a hook.

NOTE: Do not damage the wiring for the front and rear heated oxygen sensors (HO2S).

Fig 3: Front Exhaust Pipe At Turbocharger

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Applies to turbocharged diesel engines

Detach the front exhaust pipe at the turbocharger (TC) and from the front mounting.
Relieve the load from the pipe by hanging the pipe in a hook.