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Exhaust Manifold - Left Side

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  1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
  2. Remove the engine cover (2).
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  3. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
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  6. Disconnect the EVAP vacuum line (1) at the throttle body.
  7. Disconnect the fuel supply line (2) at the fuel rail.
  8. Disconnect the make up air hose (3) at the intake manifold.
  9. Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to disconnect the refrigerant lines for A/C compressor removal.

  10. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine block and position aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
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    CAUTION:

    When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness or sensor.

  11. Disconnect the left upstream 02 sensor electrical connector (1).
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield front retaining nuts.
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  13. Raise and support the vehicle.
  14. If equipped, remove the skid plate (1) four retaining bolts (2) and remove the skid plate.
  15. Disconnect the left exhaust pipe/catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
  16. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield rear retaining nuts and remove the heat shield.
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    NOTE:

    The bolts used to secure the exhaust manifold are stainless steel at locations 6 and 9. All bolts removed must be installed in the same location were they were removed from.

  17. Remove the lower exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Remove the upper exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
    NOTE:

    The left exhaust manifold is removed from below the engine and out through the front of the engine compartment.

  20. Raise and support the vehicle.
  21. Remove the left exhaust manifold and gasket from below the engine and out through the front of the engine compartment.
  22. Inspect the exhaust manifold for any damage. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSPECTION .
  23. Clean the mating surfaces.