Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left (w/o RPO NC1 or NF7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Loosen the exhaust manifold bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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Remove the left exhaust manifold to crossover pipe flange bolts.
Remove the left exhaust manifold bolts.
Important: DO NOT reuse the exhaust manifold gasket or flange gasket.
Remove the left exhaust manifold, exhaust manifold gasket and flange gasket.

Fig 3: Removing Left Exhaust Manifold & Gasket
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Remove the left engine coolant heater bolt.
Remove the left engine coolant heater.

Fig 4: Removing Left Engine Coolant Heater
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