Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter, Manual Transmission

Right Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter, Manual Transmission

Removing

- Pull rear engine cover off - arrows -.





- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side).





- Remove the bolts - arrows -.





- Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80) - 1 - at air duct.

- Remove the air duct - 2 -.

- Remove air filter housing - arrows -.





- Remove solenoid valve retaining plate - 3 - - arrows -.





- Disconnect electrical harness connector at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (G70).

- Remove crankshaft housing ventilation hose - 4 - from air duct - 2 -.

- Remove screw - arrow - and remove air duct - 2 - from Throttle Valve Control Module (J338).





- If equipped, disconnect hose - 1 - from air duct.

- Remove electrical harness connectors - 1...4 - from bracket at right of bulkhead.





- Disconnect the electrical connectors - 1 - and - 4 -.

- Guide electrical wiring to oxygen sensors downward.

- Remove nut - 2 - accessible from top from exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold threaded connection.





• To improve clarity, shown with the engine removed.

- Remove right front wheel.

- Loosen screws or quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Remove quick-release fasteners - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation, if installed.

- Remove front crossmember by removing screws - 1 to 4 -.





• Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10 °, otherwise it may be damaged.





- Disconnect exhaust system at right double clamp - right arrow -.

- Remove heat shield - 1 - for right drive axle.





- Remove exhaust pipe mounting strap - arrow -.





- Free up oxygen sensor wires.

- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - accessible from below from exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold threaded connection.





• To improve clarity, shown with the engine removed.

- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is performed 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.

• Oxygen sensor wires 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:

• Vehicles with AWD. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Procedures.

• Vehicles with FWD. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Procedures

• Individual exhaust system mounting parts on transmission for vehicles with manual transmission => [ Individual components for right mount, vehicles
with manual transmission ] Exhaust System Component Overview

Tightening Specifications