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Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
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  3. Remove the bolt from the LH shock tower and position the ground aside.
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  4. Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
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  5. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
    • Remove the nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.

    • Discard the nuts.

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    • Remove and discard the exhaust manifold studs.

    • Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

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  6. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
  7. 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.

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