Removing Exhaust Manifold

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Remove the exhaust manifold. Unscrew six hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 26) -Arrows- on the cylinder head. Get another person to hold the component if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold Head Bolts
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Remove exhaust manifold (with primary catalytic converter) -3- and flange gasket -2- .

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Exhaust Manifold
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