Left Exhaust Manifold (G2272640): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
- Remove the left catalytic converter.
Refer to: LEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RWD .
Refer to: LEFT CATALYTIC CONVERTER - AWD .
- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor.
Refer to: AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL .
The following step(s) applies to:
4WD vehicles
- Remove the left engine mount.
Refer to: LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (G1850990)
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
- Remove the banjo bolt.
- Remove and discard the 2 Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) differential pressure sensor washers.
- Remove the 2 nuts from the bracket.
- Reposition the GPF differential pressure sensor away from the exhaust manifold.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Remove the air conditioning pipe nut.
- Reposition the pipe away from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold heatshield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heatshield.
- Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
- Release the catalyst monitor sensor wiring from the 3 clips.
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NOTE: Make sure that the position of the spacers is noted before removal of the manifold.
- Remove and discard the 6 bolts and remove the 6 spacers.
- Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the gasket.
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Using the special tool remove the catalyst monitor sensor.
Special Tool(s): 310-121