Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left (L-38)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the 2 nuts (2) attaching the secondary AIR tube (3) to the exhaust manifold (1).
2. Remove the secondary AIR tube (3) and the gasket from the exhaust manifold (1). Do not reuse the gasket.
3. Remove the front engine mount bracket.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the oxygen sensor if replacement is necessary.





6. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the left exhaust manifold to the front exhaust manifold pipe.





7. Remove the left exhaust manifold retaining bolts.
8. Remove the left exhaust manifold and the gasket from the engine. Do not reuse the gasket.
9. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe seal from the left exhaust manifold. Do not reuse the seal.
10. Remove the exhaust manifold flange seal retainer.
11. Clean and inspect the left exhaust manifold.

Installation Procedure





1. Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe sea] over the left exhaust manifold.
2. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket between the left exhaust manifold and the left cylinder head.
3. Insert the left exhaust manifold into the front exhaust manifold pipe and up to the left cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the left exhaust manifold bolts.
^ Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the 2 bolts attaching the left exhaust manifold to the front exhaust manifold pipe.
^ Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the oxygen sensor.
7. Install the front engine mount bracket.
8. Lower the vehicle.





9. Install the new gasket to the secondary AIR tube.
10. Install the 2 nuts (2) attaching the secondary AIR tube (3) to the exhaust manifold (1).
^ Tighten the secondary AIR tube nuts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).