Manifold, Exhaust: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the upstream and downstream oxygen sensor harness connectors.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL
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- Remove the two nuts from the converter outlet flange. Discard the gasket
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- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the four upper shield bolts (2).
- Remove the upper shield (2).
- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (1).
- Remove the manifold out the top of the vehicle.
- Remove and discard manifold gasket.