How To Remove Exhaust

[Mr Gryle]

I'm removing the exhaust on my gen 7 celica and the bolts are really deep in there and I'm worried if I take it off I won't be able to relocate the bolts! Does anyone have any tips on removing and refitting the exhaust to the manifold?

Cheers

Martin.

[jayse140]

lots of wd40 and take your time has always worked for me. although I've only recently changed the backbox but i did purchase new bolts for the just in case moment haha

[Gryle]

Cheers I got it off eventually with plenty of the wd40 but the o2 sensors did not come out at all! Had to rest the exhaust on a jack in the end to get to the parking brake cables. Just had enough room to replace it.

[JoeyJoe]

Ah this brings back memories. I had mine jacked up just enough to fit under it, and needed to remove the Lamba sensors. They were very tight so really had to use all of my effort... however they didnt budge, instead my shoulder ripped out of the socket with a nasty sound and I literally screamed. I couldn't move and had to wiggle out in pain.

To add insult to my injury, the new exhaust I bought on eBay was the wrong size, despite the seller selling it as correct. They still sell the same one now.