Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Pipe Bolts

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Loosen and remove the exhaust pipe bolts from the exhaust manifold.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold

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Loosen and remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.