Manifold, Exhaust: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 RAM 2500 HD and 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (3).
Remove the clean air hose (2).
Remove the air cleaner housing (4).
Remove the engine cover (1). Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL .
If required, remove the fasteners securing the oil the dip stick and remove the dip stick from the vehicle.

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Install Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) (1).
Raise and support the vehicle.

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CAUTION:
When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness or sensor.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (2).
Saturate the front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter retaining bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant or equivalent and allow 5 minutes for penetration.
Remove the right and left exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly.

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Right side shown, left side similar.
Remove the right and left engine mount through bolts (3).
Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not damage engine harness while raising the engine.
Using the Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support), raise the engine enough to gain access to the exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - Right
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NOTE:
The bolts used to secure the exhaust manifold are stainless steel at locations 7 and 8. All bolts removed must be installed in the same location were they were removed from.
Left side shown, right similar : Using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts.

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Removal/Tightening Sequence - Left
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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.
Left Side: Using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold retaining bolts.

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Left side shown, right similar.
Remove the exhaust manifold (2) and gasket.
Inspect the exhaust manifold for any damage. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSPECTION .
Clean the mating surfaces.