Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Left Torque Strut Bracket & Bolts

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Remove the left torque strut bracket bolts.
Remove the left torque strut bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

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Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 3: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor

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Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Fig 4: Left Exhaust Manifold

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Remove the exhaust manifold bolts from the left cylinder head.
Remove the left exhaust manifold.
Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.