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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

    Fig 1: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connector & Clips
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  1. Remove the front engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Front Mount Bracket Replacement .
  2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
  4. Fig 2: Locating HO2S Wiring Harness Connector
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  5. Remove the HO2S.
  6. Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Front Pipe Bolts
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  7. Remove the exhaust manifold front pipe bolts (2).
  8. Fig 4: View Of Front Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange & Seal
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  9. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold (2).
  11. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).
  12. Remove and discard the front exhaust manifold pipe seal.
  13. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe flange.