Exhaust Manifold RH: Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
- Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
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NOTE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
- Remove the nuts and position the A/C lines aside.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
- Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the splash shield pin-type retainer from the RH subframe.
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter RH .
- Remove the EGR inlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Inlet Tube .
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- Remove the nuts and the 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 RH 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.