Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD  procedure.
3. Remove the RH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
4. Install the Engine Support Bar and the Engine Support Bracket.
   Fig 1: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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5. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
6. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts (2 LH and 2 RH).
   Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts

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7. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

   Loosen the 2 transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

   Fig 3: Locating Transmission Mount-To-Crossmember Nuts

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8. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator nuts or the engine support insulator may be damaged.
   NOTE: If during nut removal the stud bolt is extracted from the engine support insulator, separate the nut from the stud bolt prior to stud bolt installation.

   Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts.

   Fig 4: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts

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   Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles 

9. Remove the front drive shaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .

   All vehicles 

10. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine support insulator through bolt or the engine support insulator may be damaged.

    Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.

    Fig 5: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt

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11. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer

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12. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 7: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts

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13. Using the Engine Support Bar and Engine Support Bracket, raise the engine.
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Support Bar And Engine Support Bracket

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14. Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust shield.
    Fig 9: Locating Exhaust Shield Mounting Bolts

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15. Remove the 8 exhaust manifold nuts, the 8 studs, the exhaust manifold and the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.
    • Discard the exhaust manifold nuts, studs and gaskets.
16. 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.
    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

    Remove and discard the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.

17. Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .