Exhaust Manifold, Removing And Installing, Right (Bank 1): Removing

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During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

-- Remove the right catalytic converter (bank 1). Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RIGHT (BANK 1) .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -1 Through 4- And Heat Shield

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

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2- and remove the heat shield bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts -1 To 2- And Heat Shield Bracket

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-- Remove the nuts -1 through 7- and remove the exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts -1 Through 7- And Exhaust Manifold

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