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Warm Up TWC

Warm Up TWC Removal/Installation

1. Remove the charge air cooler cover.




2. Remove the charge air cooler cover bracket (A).
3. Remove the power steering feed hose stay (B), then move the hose (C) in the direction of the arrow.




4. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the turbocharger cover (B).
5. Remove the A/F sensor.




6. Remove the water hose upper cover (A).
7. Remove the bolts (B) and nut (C).
8. Raise the vehicle all the way up on a lift.
9. Remove the under-floor TWC.
10. Remove the secondary HO2S.
11. Remove the splash shield.
12. Remove the intermediate shaft.
13. Remove the P/S heat shield.




14. Disconnect the engine oil pressure switch connector (A), the right front wheel sensor connector (B), and the CKP sensor connector (C), then remove harness clamp (D).
15. Remove the water hose lower cover (E).




16. Remove the torque rod mounting bolts (A) from the oil pan.




17. Remove the WU-TWC bracket (A), then remove the WU-TWC (B) and gasket (C) from the turbocharger.




18. Lower the WU-TWC.




19. Turn the under-floor TWC side of the WU-TWC upward as shown.




20. After the turbocharger side of the WU-TWC came out, turn the under-floor TWC side of the WU-TWC downward, and take it out by turning it.




21. Remove the converter cover (A).
22. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with new gaskets (turbocharger side and under-floor TWC side). Also, replace the bolts and nut that attach the WU-TWC to the turbocharger.
23. Refill the ATF.