Exhaust Manifold Removal & Installation: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable at battery.
Disconnect heated oxygen sensor-1 coupler (1) and detach it from its stay.
Remove upper cover (2) of exhaust manifold.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Cover From Exhaust Manifold
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Remove exhaust manifold stiffener (1), if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Stiffener
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Remove exhaust pipe bolts or nuts and exhaust pipe bracket bolt (if quipped).

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Pipe & Exhaust Pipe Bracket
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Remove exhaust manifold (1) and its gasket (2) from cylinder head.

Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Manifold & Gasket
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