With Manual Transmission
Right 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 -.
- Disconnect check valve - 1 - from connection at air duct hose.
- Remove air duct hose, thereby loosening hose clamp - 2 - and opening the clips - arrows -.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G130) and free up wiring.
• Ignore - 1 -.
- 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 right front wheel.
- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 through 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.
- Remove heat shield - 1 - for right 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 nut - 2 - at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.
• Ignore - 1 -.
- Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeve - right arrow -.
- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
• Replace gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.
• 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 free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.
• Individual components of exhaust system mounting => [ Individual right mounting components - vehicles
with manual transmission ] Exhaust System Component Overview.
Tightening Specifications