Manifold, Exhaust: Removal: Left

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the left front wheel and tire.
Remove the left front inner wheel house splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
Saturate the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter retaining bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant or equivalent and allow 5 minutes for penetration.

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Remove the left exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly to exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1).

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Loosen the left engine mount through bolt (1).

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Loosen the right engine mount through bolt (1).
Using a suitable jack stand, raise the engine.
CAUTION:
Do not damage engine harness while raising the engine.

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Remove the oil level indicator tube fasteners (1), and remove the tube.

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Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness connector.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts (1), and remove the shield.

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Saturate the EGR intake tube nuts (1) with Mopar® Rust Penetrant or equivalent and allow 5 minutes for penetration.
Remove the EGR intake tube nuts at the left side exhaust manifold.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal/Tightening Sequence (Left Side)
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Using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts/nuts.
NOTE:
The stud-bolts and washers used to secure the exhaust manifold are at locations 6, 9, 8 and 10. NEW studs, nuts, bolts and washers must be installed.
Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.
Inspect the exhaust manifold for any damage. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSPECTION .
Clean the mating surfaces.