Right Bank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The normal operating temperature of the exhaust system is very high. Therefore, never work around or attempt to service any part of the exhaust system until it has cooled. Special care should be taken when working near the catalytic converter. The temperature of the converter rises to a high level after a short period of engine operation time.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the lower oil dipstick tube bolt (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove upper bolt and the engine oil dip stick tube.
- Disconnect the exhaust gas temperature sensor wire harness connector (2).
- Remove bolts (1) and the right exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
- Remove bolts (1 and 3) and the EGR cooler coolant tube (2).
- Disconnect the EGR cooler supply hose (1).
- Remove the exhaust pressure sensor. Refer to SENSOR, EXHAUST PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the right exhaust manifold to turbocharger retaining nuts (1).
- Remove the nuts (1) and right exhaust manifold (2).