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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the cooling fans. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  3. Remove the 2 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  4. Remove and discard the 6 exhaust manifold nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
  6. Remove and discard the 6 exhaust manifold studs.
    • To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
    7. NOTE: Make sure to install new studs, nuts and gasket.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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