Exhaust Pipe And Catalytic Converter: Removal: Removal

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DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine) . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly & Fasteners
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2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.
3. Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Center Floor Brace Sub-Assembly & Bolts
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REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Perform this procedure when the coolant is not hot.
1. Disconnect the 2 heater water hoses.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Heater Water Hoses
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolts & Compression Springs
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3. Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly from the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
4. Remove the gasket from the exhaust manifold.