Rear Exhaust Manifold Replacement: Removal
- Disconnect exhaust manifold heated oxygen sensor electrical connection.
- Remove exhaust manifold heated oxygen sensor using O2 Sensor Wrench J39194C.
- Remove EGR pipe.NOTE: Do not apply grease or silicon products to the heated oxygen sensor. Do not alter the wiring in any way. The wires carry air reference to the sensor.
- Disconnect rear exhaust manifold pipe heated oxygen sensor electrical connection.
- Remove rear exhaust manifold pipe heat shield.
- Remove rear exhaust manifold pipe heated oxygen sensor.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove rear exhaust manifold pipe to front exhaust manifold pipe attachment bolts.
- Remove rear exhaust manifold pipe to resonator bolts.
- Remove rear exhaust manifold pipe assembly from vehicle.
- Remove exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove exhaust manifold and gasket.