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Removal (LH)

WARNING: Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
  1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to [AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
  3. Remove engine under cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
  5. Remove three way catalyst (LH). Refer to Three Way Catalyst: Removal and Installation [VQ40DE] .
  6. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER: EXPLODED VIEW .
  7. Disconnect water hoses at heater pipe. Refer to WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING: EXPLODED VIEW .
  8. Remove heater pipe from cylinder head (LH). Refer to WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING: EXPLODED VIEW .
  9. Loosen nuts in reverse order as shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold
    G00491411Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

    <= : Front 

    NOTE: Disregard the numerical order No. 7 and 8 in removal.
  10. Remove exhaust manifold (LH).
  11. Remove gaskets.
    CAUTION: Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.