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18 40 050 Removing and installing/replacing front exhaust manifold (N53/N52/N52K/N51)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.

Remove control sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.

Remove monitor sensor from cylinders 1 to 3.

Tightening torque 11 78 1AZ, see EMISSION CONTROL, OXYGEN SENSOR .

Unscrew nuts.

Remove exhaust manifold (1).

Installation: 

Clean sealing faces and replace seals.

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque 18 40 1AZ, see 18 40 EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold
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