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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Left Side Exhaust Manifold
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  1. Remove the left side catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4)  or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7 )  or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) .
  2. Remove the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 .
  3. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LY7 or LCS)  or Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) .
  6. Remove the left side exhaust manifold bolts (1).
  7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Remove the left side exhaust manifold and gasket.