Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Using the J 43181 , remove the heater core hoses from the heater core. Position aside.
- Remove the spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts, manifold, and manifold gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
- Remove the heat shield bolts (3), and shield (2) from the exhaust manifold (1).