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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator.

    Important:  Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug or the wire could be damaged.

  3. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ignition coils.
  4. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG .
    Fig 1: Removing Spark Plug Wires - Right (8.1L)
    G02133501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe nuts (5) from the exhaust manifold.
  6. Remove the EGR pipe bracket bolt (4).
  7. Remove and discard the EGR pipe gasket (1).
  8. Reposition the EGR pipe.
  9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 2: Removing EGR Pipe Nuts, Bracket Bolt & Gasket (8.1L)
    G02133502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and nuts.
  11. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Bolts & Nuts - Right (8.1L)
    G02133503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the exhaust manifold bolt and nuts.
  14. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  15. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  16. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
    Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Manifold, Gasket, Bolt & Nuts - Right (8.1L)
    G02133504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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