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Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side (With RPO NC1 or NF7)

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    Fig 1: View of Secondary Air Injection Valve
    GM1207116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) valve pipe nuts from the exhaust manifold.
  2. Remove the AIR valve bolt from the mounting bracket.
  3. Remove the AIR valve nuts from the mounting bracket.
  4. Remove the AIR valve.
    5. NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the old AIR valve pipe gasket.

  5. Remove and discard the AIR valve pipe gasket.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Oxygen Sensor
    GM331274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the oxygen sensor (1) and inspect the sensor for excessive deposits or damage. Replace the oxygen sensor if necessary.
    7. Fig 3: View of Exhaust Manifold And Crossover Pipe Bolts
    GM871664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold to exhaust intermediate pipe bolts (3).
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (6).
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold (2).
    10. NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the exhaust manifold to exhaust intermediate pipe gasket.

  10. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold to exhaust intermediate pipe gasket (5).
    11. NOTE:

    DO NOT reuse the exhaust manifold gasket.

  11. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1).
    12. Fig 4: Identifying EGR Valve Inlet Pipe
    GM1564244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe bolt from the water crossover.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying EGR Valve Inlet Pipe Nut
    GM1564088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the EGR valve inlet pipe nut (1) from the fitting on the exhaust intermediate pipe.
    14. Fig 6: Identifying EGR Valve Inlet Pipe
    GM1564091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove and discard the EGR valve inlet pipe.
    15. Fig 7: Identifying Engine Rear Lift Bracket
    GM1564093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the engine rear lift bracket bolts.
  16. Remove the engine rear lift bracket.
    17. Fig 8: View Of Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Bolts
    GM1564094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe bolts.
    18. Fig 9: Identifying Exhaust Intermediate Pipe
    GM1564095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the exhaust intermediate pipe.
    19. Fig 10: Locating Left Side Coolant Heater
    GM350279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. If equipped, remove the left coolant heater (1) as follows:
    1. Remove the coolant heater bolt.
    2. Remove the coolant heater from the cylinder block.
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