Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove 18 40 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (S65)

Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on raising the vehicle.

Release screws (2).

Remove engine support arm.

Tightening torque 22 11 3AZ .

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Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Arm And Screws

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