Removal

1NZ-FXE EXHAUST: EXHAUST PIPE: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD Removal
2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER Removal
6. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR PANEL BRACE





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and floor panel brace.
8. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
(b) Remove the tailpipe from the 2 exhaust supports.
(c) Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe.





9. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
(b) Remove the front exhaust pipe from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
(c) Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.