Right Exhaust Manifold

Removing

-- Remove the right intermediate pipe. Refer to RIGHT INTERMEDIATE PIPE .

-- Remove the air filter housing upper section. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Connectors And Clips

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Vehicles Built through 05.10:

-- Loosen the clamps -1, 2 and 3-, remove the air duct hoses and move them to the side.

Fig 2: Clamps -1, 2 And 3-

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-- Loosen the clamps -2- and -3- and remove the air guide hoses.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps -2 And 3- To Connecting Hoses

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

All Vehicles:

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right heat shield in the engine compartment.

Fig 4: Right Heat Shield Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Pull the cover over the radiator -arrows-, to do this disconnect the lower coolant hose.

Fig 5: Cover Over The Radiator -Arrows-

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-- Remove the right air guide pipe.

-- Remove nuts -arrows- and remove the exhaust manifold.

Fig 6: Exhaust Manifold Bolts -Arrows-

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

-- Install the air duct hoses and screw-type clamps. Refer to Figure.

Fig 7: Clamp tightening specifications

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-- Install the air filter housing upper section. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the right intermediate pipe RIGHT INTERMEDIATE PIPE .