18 40 020 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust manifold (N62, N62TU)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right control sensor . See 11 78 533 REPLACING RIGHT OXYGEN CONTROL SENSOR (N62/N62TU) .
Remove right monitor sensor . See 11 78 543 REPLACING RIGHT OXYGEN MONITOR SENSOR (N62/N62TU) .
Remove Complete Exhaust System .
Secure engine in installation position with special tool . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N62, N62TU) .
Remove right engine support arm . See 22 11 100 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (N62) .

For purposes of clarity, nuts are shown on removed engine.

Release nuts on exhaust manifold.

Remove exhaust manifold towards bottom and pull out towards rear.

Fig 1: Locating Nuts On Exhaust Manifold

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Installation:

Replace seals.

Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.

Coat threads with copper paste.

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque 11 62 1AZ. See ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Seal Beads Face Exhaust Manifold

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