11 62 000 Removing and installing, sealing/replacing exhaust manifold

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Detach exhaust system from manifold. Refer to 18 12 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MUFFLER (W10) .

Disconnect both oxygen sensor connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Both Oxygen Sensor Connectors

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Undo retaining screws (1) for heat shield.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 62 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 2: View Of Retaining Screws Of Heat Shield

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Undo retaining screws (1) for heat shield.

Detach heat shield (2).

NOTE: Routing of wiring harness.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Retaining Screws

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Unscrew 8 retaining screws (1) at exhaust manifold.

Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to 11 62 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEALING/REPLACING EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

Installation Note:

Make sure that the mating surfaces of cylinder head and manifold are clean.

Fit new gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Retaining Screws

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Tightening torque, refer to 11 62 2AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES- COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .