Left Exhaust Manifold, Removing And Installing: Removing

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When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.

-- Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to LEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Locating Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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Fig 2: Oxygen Sensors Location, Cylinder Bank 2 (Left)

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 4- and remove the heat shield.

Fig 3: View Of Left Side Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 8- and the heat shield bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold, Bracket For Heat Shield And Nuts

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-- Remove nuts -2 through 7 and 9- and remove the exhaust manifold.