Manifold, Exhaust: Removal: Left
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRES & WHEELS (SERVICE INFORMATION) 2500 HD & 3500 HD
- Remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL
- Saturate the bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant or equivalent and allow 5 minutes for penetration.
- Remove the left catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold bolts (3).
- Remove the nut and bolt securing the oil the dip stick to allow the dipstick to be positioned aside when necessary.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.NOTE: The bolts used to secure the exhaust manifold are stainless steel at locations 5 and 6. All bolts removed must be installed in the same location were they were removed from.
- Using the sequence shown, remove the left side exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold for any damage. INSPECTION
- Clean the mating surfaces.