Joint Pipe

Joint Pipe

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Be careful not to burn yourself, because the exhaust pipe becomes extremely hot after running.

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the collector cover.
3) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.





4) Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
5) Remove the under cover.
6) Remove the exhaust manifold lower cover (RH).





7) Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the front exhaust manifold to joint pipe.





8) Remove the center exhaust pipe.
9) Remove the turbocharger.
10) Take off the joint pipe in the upward direction.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.








INSPECTION
1) Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.