11 62 000 Removing and installing, sealing/replacing both exhaust manifolds (N52)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove engine splash guard.
Remove reinforcement plate.
Remove Exhaust System. .
Remove Monitor Sensor from cylinders 4 to 6.

Release all nuts (2).

For tightening torque refer to 11 62 1AZ in 61 INTAKE MANIFOLD .

Feed out exhaust manifold (3) downwards (cylinders 1 to 3)

Release all nuts (1).

For tightening torque refer to 11 62 1AZ in 61 INTAKE MANIFOLD .

Feed out exhaust manifold (4) downwards (cylinders 4 to 6)

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Assemble engine.