4. Exhaust Manifold Removal

Exhaust Manifold Removal





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector, if equipped.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.




5. Remove the auxiliary catalytic converter upper flange nuts.




6. Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution Safety Glasses Caution.

9. Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.