Exhaust Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable and raise vehicle. Remove exhaust pipe at manifold. Remove lower heat shield bolt. Disconnect secondary air pipe and remove A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped).
- On Turbo models, disconnect and remove turbocharger assembly, pipes and intercooler.
- Lower vehicle. Remove A/C compressor lower adjusting brace (if equipped). Remove spark plug wires and O2 sensor wire from sensor and block. Remove exhaust manifold hot air shroud and hoses at secondary air valve.
- Remove secondary air valve and tubing. Remove exhaust manifold. Clean mating surfaces of manifold and cylinder head.