Exhaust Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove complete exhaust system (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM - REMOVAL) .
Remove rear engine mount and transaxle bracket.

Disconnect connector tube from check valve (if equipped). Squeeze connector as shown and pull. See Fig 1. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: CONNECTOR TUBE QUICK CONNECT

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Fig 2: PZEV Manifold and Check Valve

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1 - Check Valve

2 - Exhaust Manifold

3 - Heat Sheild Mounting Location

Remove exhaust manifold heat shield. See Fig 3.
Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector.
Remove exhaust manifold retaining fasteners and remove exhaust manifold.
Remove and discard manifold gasket.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

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1 - BOLTS