Exhaust Manifold - Left Side
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the oil fill cap (1).
- Remove the engine cover (2).
- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the EVAP vacuum line (1) at the throttle body.
- Disconnect the fuel supply line (2) at the fuel rail.
- Disconnect the make up air hose (3) at the intake manifold.
- Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL
.NOTE:
It is not necessary to disconnect the refrigerant lines for A/C compressor removal.
- Remove the A/C compressor from the engine block and position aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL
.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.
- Disconnect the left upstream 02 sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield front retaining nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- If equipped, remove the skid plate (1) four retaining bolts (2) and remove the skid plate.
- Disconnect the left exhaust pipe/catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL .
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield rear retaining nuts and remove the heat shield.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.
- Remove the lower exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- 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.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the left exhaust manifold and gasket from below the engine and out through the front of the engine compartment.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold for any damage. Refer to MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSPECTION .
- Clean the mating surfaces.