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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
  1. Remove the 2 top LH exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  2. Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  3. Remove the bottom bolt and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH upper turbocharger bracket.
  5. Loosen the 2 bolts for the LH lower turbocharger bracket.
  6. Remove the 3 LH turbocharger-to-exhaust manifold bolts.
    • Discard the gasket.
  7. Remove the 5 top LH exhaust manifold nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
  8. Remove the 3 bottom nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
  9. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  10. Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
    11. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
  11. Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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