Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear (L47) .
- Remove the transaxle assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T80-E) .
- Remove the two bolts attaching the left exhaust manifold to the front exhaust manifold pipe.
- Remove the bolt (1) securing the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) to the crankcase.
- Remove the nut securing the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head.
- Remove the bolt (3) securing the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) to the cylinder head.
Important: The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.
- Disconnect the EGR inlet pipe nut from the front exhaust manifold pipe (2).
- Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe (2).
- Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe seal from the left exhaust manifold. Do not reuse the seal.
- Remove the exhaust manifold flange retainer.