Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil lever indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Remove the left and right engine mount strut through bolts.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe to left exhaust manifold nuts (5).
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.
Fig 1: View Of Bolt & Nut For Engine Mount Strut At Engine Mount Strut Bracket On Upper Radiator Support