Right Exhaust Manifold, Removing And Installing: Removal

-- Remove the right intermediate pipe, refer to RIGHT INTERMEDIATE PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the air filter upper section. Refer to AIR FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Air Filter Housing And Intake Duct

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Vehicles through 05/2010: 

Fig 2: Identifying Clamps -1, 2 And 3-

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

-- 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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All Vehicles: 

Fig 4: Right Heat Shield Bolts -Arrows-

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

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

Fig 5: Cover Over Radiator -Arrows-

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-- Remove the right air guide pipe.

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

Fig 6: Right Exhaust Manifold Bolts -Arrows-

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