Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - GT500 - Overview .
Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
NOTE: Make sure to minimize damage to sealer foam and avoid pulling apart dash seal brackets from retainer pins. Excessive damage may allow engine noise, fumes, air or water to enter the passenger compartment.
1. Remove the steering column dash seal nuts.
2. Loosen the dash seal.
3. Hand start the dash seal nuts.
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Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

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Remove the following items:
1. NOTE: No disassembly of the hood is required after the hood is removed.
  
  Hood. Refer to: Hood .
2. Strut tower cross brace. Refer to: Strut Tower Cross Brace - GT500 .
3. Air cleaner outlet pipe.
4. Air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
5. Battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
Remove the fasteners and the battery heat shield.

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- Slide the insulator up and disconnect the exhaust CMP sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
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Remove the LH engine mount nut.

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Remove the RH engine mount nut.

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NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

Install the special tools and raise the engine 12 mm (0.5 inch). Install Special Service Tool: 303-F070 Support Bar, Engine.Use Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.

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Remove the following items:
1. Engine front undershield. Refer to: Engine Front Undershield - GT500 .
2. LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove or install the steering column lower u-joint at the steering gear without first loosening the steering column dash seal and fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.

Detach the steering column lower shaft from the lower coupling.
1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
2. Pull apart the steering column shaft from the coupling.
3. Secure the lower shaft to the frame rail to avoid damage to the shaft.
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Remove the fasteners and the LH motor mount bracket.

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Disconnect the LH HO2S sensor.

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- Remove the nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
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Remove and discard the gasket.

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Remove and discard the studs.

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