18 40 020 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust manifold (S65)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system .
Secure engine in installation position with special tool . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (S65) .
Lower front axle support . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE CARRIER (M3, UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .
Remove right engine support arm . See 22 11 100 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT ARM (S65) .

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following work steps are shown on the engine after it has been removed.

Release screws.

Remove heat shield.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Unscrew nuts.

Remove exhaust manifold (1).

Installation:

Replace nuts.

Tightens nuts on each flange.

Replace seals, paying attention to installation location of seals.

Tightening torque, see 18 40 1AZ in 18 40 EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold With Nuts

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