Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
3. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the intermediate steering shaft.
^ Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement-Lower in Steering and Suspension.
5. Disconnect the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe from the exhaust manifold.





6. Remove the radiator inlet hose support bracket and nut.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
9. Lower the vehicle to the proper height.
10. Remove the front tire to gain access to the rear exhaust manifold bolts. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheels.





11. Remove the fender wheelhouse extension.
12. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Powertrain Management.





13. Remove the nuts holding the secondary Air Injection (AIR) pipe to the exhaust manifold, if equipped.
14. Remove the AIR pipe and gasket from the exhaust manifold.





15. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and the stud.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Remove the exhaust manifold and the spark plug wire shields from the engine.
18. Clean all gasket surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure





1. Sub-assemble the spark plug wire shields, bolts, and NEW gaskets to the exhaust manifold. The stud installs in the front hole.
2. Raise the vehicle to the proper height.
3. Install the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left).
4. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Powertrain Management.





5. Install the fender wheelhouse extension.
6. Install the front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tire and Wheels.





7. Install the AIR pipe and a NEW gasket to the exhaust manifold, if equipped.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the AIR pipe nuts.
^ Tighten the AIR pipe nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Exhaust System.
11. Lower the vehicle.





12. Install the radiator inlet hose support bracket and nut.
^ Tighten the radiator inlet hose support bracket nut to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).





13. Connect the ECT gauge sensor electrical connector.
14. Connect the EGR valve inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold.
^ Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe exhaust manifold nut to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the intermediate steering shaft.
^ Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement-Lower in Steering and Suspension.
16. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
17. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Powertrain Management.