Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
- Remove the bolt from the LH shock tower and position the ground aside.
- Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
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- 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.
- Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
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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.