Exhaust Manifold: Removal
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- Remove right oxygen control sensor. See OXYGEN CONTROL SENSOR .
- Remove right oxygen monitor sensor. See OXYGEN MONITOR SENSOR .
- Remove complete exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove acoustic cover. Using Special Tool (51 2 180), secure engine hood in service position. Assemble Special Tool (00 0 200) with Special Tools (00 0 201/202/203/204/208/ and attach. See Fig 1 . Secure Special Tool (11 0 000) to front and rear lifting eyes and to Special Tool (00 0 200). Supports (1) of Special Tool (00 0 208) must rest on bolt connection of both side walls.
- Tighten screws (1 and 2). See Fig 2 .
- Remove air cleaner element. Release retaining screws on coolant expansion tank. Remove screws and remove intake filter housing (1). See Fig 3 .
- Lower front axle support. See LOWERING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .