Left Bank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 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 and isolate 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 transmission. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the serpentine belt (2). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
Removal of the A/C compressor does not require the refrigerant to be evacuated.
- Remove the rear A/C compressor mounting bolt.
- Remove the A/C compressor nut and stud.
- Remove the bolt and the A/C compressor and position aside.
- Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor mounting bracket
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the oil cooler adapter. Refer to ADAPTER, OIL COOLER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolts (1) and the left exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
- Remove the bolts (2) and the exhaust manifold pipe to turbocharger heat shield (1).
- Remove the three nuts (1) from exhaust manifold pipe to turbocharger.
- Remove the nuts (1) and the left exhausts manifold (2).
- Remove and discard the gaskets.