Removal
2AR-FE EXHAUST: EXHAUST PIPE: REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2) Removal
3. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
(b) Disconnect the 2 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tailpipe.
(c) Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe.
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the 3 exhaust pipe supports and remove the center exhaust pipe.
(c) Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe.
5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe.
(b) Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold converter.