Problem with exhaust

[mjstruck]

I am trying to remove my stock exhaust and install an apexi n1 catback exhaust and a t-pros downpipe. The problem I have is removing the stock downpipe from the o2 sensor housing shown in the pic. I am using a thin walled deep socket, but the nut won't seem to budge. My cousin thinks that since the exhaust gets very hot, the screw might of welded to the downpipe. I'm not sure if this is true. Did any of you have this problem when you changed your exhaust? I need some advice on how to fix this problem. Thanks.

 

[mjstruck]

I'm not bolting it onto the bracket...it's just in the way of the downpipe.

 

[1gcrazy]

I dont quite understand the issue...

 

[siceclipse]

that bracket should not be a problem with clearance

 

[mjstruck]

well when I put the downpipe up to the o2 housing, and it touches the bracket so I can not fully put the downpipe on. Here's the website that also tells you to remove it. (I also got the pictures from there)

http://www.mirage-performance.com/EclipseGSX/Exhaust/index.html

 

[mjstruck]

Hey guys I finally finished installing the exhaust. looks and sounds pretty good. Thanks for your guy's help.

 

[iceman21221]

did end up taking off the bracket or did you get the downpipe to fit.

 

[mjstruck]

I took the bracket off. I used an extension on the handle for the socket and got it off.