With Manual Transmission

Left Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Removing

• All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow -.





- Disconnect electrical connection from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch (F66) at bottom of coolant reservoir and set aside coolant reservoir with coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - connected.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) and free up wiring.





• Ignore - 2 -.

- Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.

- Remove left front wheel.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 through 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.





- Remove heat shield - arrows - for left drive axle.





- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

- Remove bolt - 1 - and nut - 2 -.





- Remove bracket for front exhaust pipe.

- Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeve - left arrow -.





- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

• During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

• Electrical wire of oxygen sensor must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.

- Align exhaust system. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

• Individual components of exhaust system mounting => [ Individual left mounting components - vehicles
with manual transmission ] Exhaust System Component Overview

Tightening specifications