1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2) (See page EC-32)
3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the 3 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly.
(c) Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.
4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
(b) Disconnect the 2 exhaust pipe supports and remove the center exhaust pipe assembly
(c) Remove the gasket from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (for bank 2 sensor 2) connector.
(b) Remove the 6 nuts and front exhaust pipe assembly.
(c) Remove the 2 gaskets from the front exhaust pipe assembly.
6. REMOVE NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
(a) Remove the bolt and No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.
7. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2) (See page EC-33)
Reassembly
1. INSTALL UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY RING GEAR
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 160
mm (6.3 in.).
(a) Install a new snap ring to the outer race of the radial
ball bearing rear.
HINT:
When replacing the bearing, also replace the
counter driven gear with a new one.
(b) Us ...
Disassembly
HINT:
On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH
Using a screwdriver, disengage the clip and claw,
and remove the garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
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Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting straight up and
so that you do not have to lean forward to steer.
Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel.
Lock the head rest ...