Right Exhaust Manifold: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1 and 2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Free up the fuel hose -1- and the EVAP canister hose -2- on the air duct pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct Pipe

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-- Remove the vacuum hose -3- from the air guide pipe connection.

-- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp -4- and opening the clips -arrows-.

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the -1- Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- connector from the bracket, disconnect it and free up the wire.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector To Fuel Injectors (Right Cylinder Head)

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-- Remove the right front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and nuts -arrows- and then push the catalytic converter to the right.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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-- Remove the right front wheel. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the right front wheel housing liner. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nut -1- and the bolt -2- and press the coolant pipe to the side.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts And Heat Shield

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-- Remove the nuts -7 and 9- and the heat shield bracket.

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts, Bracket For Heat Shield & Exhaust Manifold

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-- Remove nuts -1 through 6- and -8- and the exhaust manifold.