Removal

2AZ-FXE INTAKE / EXHAUST: EXHAUST PIPE: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE TEMPERATURE SWITCH

(a) Remove the temperature switch Removal.

2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.





(b) Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

(c) Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER

(a) Remove the 4 clips and front No. 3 engine under cover.





4. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace.





5. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Perform this procedure when the coolant is not hot.

NOTICE:
For vehicles with the exhaust heat recirculation system, if the center exhaust pipe assembly needs to be removed and reinstalled, the temperature switch should be replaced. This is because glass material is used in the temperature switch element and the element can be easily damaged in the removal and reinstallation procedures of the center exhaust pipe assembly.

(a) Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts.





(c) Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.

(d) Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

6. REMOVE OXYGEN SENSOR Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs and front exhaust pipe assembly.





(b) Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.