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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Pipe & Nuts
    GM858550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    5. Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bolts, Manifold, And Gasket (4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L Engine)
    GM858556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts, manifold, and gasket.
  6. Discard the gasket.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts
    GM492766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the heat shield bolts (3), and shield (2) from the exhaust manifold (1), if necessary.
  8. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
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