Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the 3 nuts attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (LNJ) .
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (2).
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (1).

Fig 2: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold, Nuts & Gasket

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Remove the exhaust manifold nuts (3).
Remove the exhaust manifold (2).
Remove the exhaust manifold gasket (1).

Fig 3: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold Studs

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If necessary, remove the exhaust manifold studs.
Clean the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.