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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) gage sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Sensor Electrical Connector
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  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Remove the left front tire.
  5. Remove the left fender wheelhouse extension (1).
  6. Remove the catalytic converter assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Left Fender Wheelhouse Extension
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  7. Remove the EGR valve inlet pipe from the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 3: Removing EGR Valve Inlet Pipe
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  8. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
  9. Remove the spark plug wire support bolts.
  10. Remove the spark plug wire support with the spark plug wires.
  11. Remove the spark plugs.
  12. Remove the AIR pipe from the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 4: Removing Spark Plug Wire Bracket
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  13. Remove the exhaust manifold, gaskets and the spark plug wire shields from underneath the vehicle.
  14. Clean all gasket surfaces.
    Fig 5: Removing Exhaust Manifold, Gaskets & Spark Plug Wire Shields
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