Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning .
- Remove the front engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Front Mount Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Remove the HO2S.
- Remove the exhaust manifold front pipe bolts (2).
- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold (2).
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).
- Remove and discard the front exhaust manifold pipe seal.
- Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe flange.