Exhaust Manifold - Removal

REMOVAL

RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Air Cleaner Housing
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Drive Belt
4. Remove A/C compressor. Compressor HVAC
5. Remove A/C accumulator support bracket retainers.
6. Drain the coolant below heater hose level. Service and Repair
7. Remove the heater hoses at the engine and position aside.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts (4,5) and remove the heat shield.
9. Remove the upper exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1, 2, 3).
10. Raise and support the vehicle.

CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.

11. Saturate the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly flanged nuts at the exhaust manifold with heat valve lubricant, allow 5 minutes for penetration.
12. Disconnect the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter at the exhaust manifold. Catalytic Converter
13. Remove the starter. Starter Motor
14. Remove the lower exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1, 2, 3).

NOTE: The exhaust manifold is removed from below the engine compartment.

15. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.

LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the front two exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts (4).
4. Raise and support the vehicle.

CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.

5. Saturate the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly flanged nuts at the exhaust manifold with heat valve lubricant, allow 5 minutes for penetration.
6. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the exhaust manifold. Catalytic Converter
7. Remove the rear heat shield (5) retaining nuts and remove the heat shield.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the upper exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1, 2, 3).

NOTE: The exhaust manifold is removed from below the engine compartment.

10. Raise and support the vehicle.
11. Remove the lower exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1, 2, 3).
12. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.
13. Clean the mating surfaces.