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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    If equipped, remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the strut tower cross brace.

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  3. Detach and disconnect the RH and LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
  4. Remove and discard the LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and lower the catalytic converter assembly.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
  6. Remove the 6 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
  7. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  8. Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.
  9. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

    Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

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