Exhaust Manifold - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) article.
Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.

NOTE: The heat shield that was unbolted from the exhaust manifold during removal of the RH catalytic converter cannot be removed from the vehicle until the power steering rack heat shield is removed.

Remove the 2 bolts and the power steering rack heat shield.
- Remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Rack Shield & Bolts

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Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket and nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Manifold Studs

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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.

Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.