Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Bolts

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Remove the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .
Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
Perform the following steps working through the wheelhouse opening, remove the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1) and bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and shield.

Fig 3: Right Exhaust Manifold Bolts & Nuts Removal & Installation Sequence

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Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in the proper sequence.

Fig 4: View Of Exhaust Manifold & Gasket

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Remove the exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold to pipe gasket.

Fig 5: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt & Manifold Gasket

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Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (2) and rotate the oil level indicator tube out of the way.
Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).