Exhaust Manifold Removal / Installation - 2.3L

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Components With Torque Specifications - 2.3L (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Components With Torque Specifications - 2.3L (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Components With Torque Specifications - 2.3L (3 Of 3)

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Flange Nuts
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Remove the exhaust flange nuts.
Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L .
Drain the cooling system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT - 2.3L .

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Engine Reservoir Hose
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the engine reservoir hose.
Remove the A/C compressor. See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L .

Fig 6: Identifying Heater Water Hose
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Disconnect the heater water hose.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Oil Indicator Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Remove the oil indicator and the upper bolt for the tube assembly.

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Lower Bolt And Oil Indicator Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Remove the lower bolt and remove the oil indicator tube assembly.

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Front Radiator Tube With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and the front radiator tube.

Fig 10: Identifying Pushpins
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Remove the pushpins and position the right inner fender splash shield out of the way.

Fig 11: Removing/Installing Alternator Electrical Connectors With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.

Fig 12: Removing/Installing Lower Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the lower front end accessory drive (FEAD) mounting bolts.

Fig 13: Removing/Installing Upper Mounting Bolt And FEAD Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Remove the upper mounting bolt and the FEAD assembly.

Fig 14: Removing/Installing Coolant Tube With Torque Specifications
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Remove the two nuts and position the coolant tube out of the way.

Fig 15: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold With Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
- Engine removed for clarity.
Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.

Fig 16: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.