Exhaust Manifold Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the block heater if equipped.
- Remove the oxygen sensor.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
- If the exhaust manifold is being replaced, transfer the following parts:
- The exhaust manifold heat shield
- The oxygen sensor