Removal (Left)
- Disconnect negative cable to battery.
- Remove left hood side of panel.
- Remove Power Distribution Center (PDC) attaching screws and set PDC aside
- Lift power steering reservoir from mounting bracket and set aside.
- Disconnect catalytic converter to exhaust manifold connection by loosening V-band clamp.NOTE: Do not reuse V-band clamp.
- Disconnect exhaust manifold mounted oxygen sensor from manifold.
- Remove screws attaching upper heat shield from manifold
- Remove engine oil dipstick and tube.
- Remove bolts attaching manifold to cylinder head and remove manifold.
- Remove lower heat shield from manifold.