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Exhaust system components, 
removing and installing 
     
WARNING! 
     
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or 
deformed in normal use. 
     Some fasteners are designed to be used only 
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used 
a second time. This includes, but is not 
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and 
cotter pins. Always follow the 
recommendations in this manual-replace 
these fasteners with new parts where 
indicated, and any other time it is deemed 
necessary by inspection. 
     
Note:  
     Always replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
     After exhaust system repairs, make sure 
exhaust system is not under stress and that it 
has sufficient clearance from the bodywork. If 
necessary, loosen double clamps and align 
muffler and exhaust pipe so that sufficient 
clearance is maintained to the bodywork and 
the support rings are evenly loaded. 
     
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Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), 
removing and installing
 
     
Removing  
     
Note:  
     
Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
     Flexpipe in front exhaust pipe must not be bent 
more than 10 , otherwise it may be damaged. 
    
-  Disconnect harness connector for heated oxygen sensor (arrow) and 
set aside. 
    
Note:   -  Remove coolant expansion tank -2- (arrows)
-  Remove wiring from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch -F66- 
and lay coolant expansion tank to side. 
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