Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .

Fig 1: Removing Crossover Pipe

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Remove EGR pipe bolt, nut and EGR pipe.
Disconnect oxygen sensor.
Raise vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the exhaust manifold and gaskets.
Clean the mating surfaces at the cylinder head and at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Manifold & Gasket
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