18 40 050 Removing and installing/replacing front exhaust manifold (N53/N52/N52K/N51)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear exhaust manifold . See 18 40 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD (N53/N52/N52K/N51) .
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 .