Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right

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

Fig 1: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor

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Remove the spark plug wires.
Remove the spark plugs.
Remove the EGR pipe from the exhaust manifold.
Remove the heated oxygen sensor.

Fig 2: View Of Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields & Bolts

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

Fig 3: Right Exhaust Manifold (3.4L)

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Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
Remove the exhaust studs, if required.