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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
  3. Remove the 3 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  4. Remove the 10 nuts and the exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the 10 nuts.
  5. Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  6. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

  7. Remove and discard the 10 exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
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