Exhaust Manifold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The exhaust manifold on Turbocharged equipped vehicles is serviced as an assembly with the Turbocharger. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Air Inlet System - 2.4L Turbo

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1 - CLEAN AIR HOSE

2 - AIR CLEANER HOUSING

3 - FRESH AIR INLET DUCT

4 - PDC MOUNTING BRACKET

Remove clean air hose (1) and air cleaner housing (2).
Disconnect negative cable from battery.

Fig 2: Throttle Cables - 2.4L Turbo
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Disconnect throttle and speed control cables from the throttle lever and bracket.

Fig 3: MAP Sensor
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1 - MAP SENSOR
Disconnect MAP sensor (1) electrical connector.

Fig 4: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR

2 - RETAINING TAB
Remove fasteners securing power steering fluid reservoir (1) to cylinder head.
Remove coolant recovery container. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
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1 - BOLTS
Remove bolts (1) attaching upper heat shield. See Fig 5.
Remove upper heat shield.
Raise vehicle.

Fig 6: Converter To Exhaust Manifold Connection - 2.4L
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Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Heat Shield - Engine Wiring
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1 - HEAT SHIELD

2 - NUT

3 - NUT
Remove engine wiring heat shield (1). See Fig 7.

Fig 8: Exhaust Manifold Support Bracket
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Remove manifold support bracket. See Fig 8.

Fig 9: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields
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1 - UPPER HEAT SHIELD

2 - LOWER HEAT SHIELD
Remove lower exhaust manifold heat shield (2). See Fig 9.
Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector.

Fig 10: Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Remove exhaust manifold lower retaining fasteners. See Fig 10.
Lower vehicle and remove the upper exhaust manifold retaining fasteners.
Remove exhaust manifold from above/between the engine and cowl panel.
Remove and discard manifold gasket.