Exhaust Manifold - Left

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEFT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove exhaust system.
4. Remove left catalytic converter.

NOTE: Do not reuse V-Band clamp.

5. Remove bolt attaching transmission dipstick tube and rotate housing away from engine.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Remove screws attaching the two electrical connectors and harness to support bracket.
8. Remove engine wiring harness support bracket from cylinder head.
9. Disconnect exhaust manifold mounted oxygen sensor connector and remove sensor from manifold.
10. Remove engine oil dipstick tube.





11. Remove heat shield attaching screws and remove heat shields.
12. Remove exhaust manifold attaching bolts and remove manifold.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect exhaust manifolds for damage or cracks.
2. Check manifold flatness.
3. Inspect the exhaust manifold gasket for obvious discoloration or distortion.
4. Check distortion of the cylinder head mounting surface with a straightedge and thickness gauge.

INSTALLATION
1. Install exhaust manifold and gasket. Tighten bolts starting at the center working outward to 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
2. Install heat shields. Tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
3. Install oxygen sensor and connect electrical connector.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Install bolt attaching transmission dipstick tube.
6. Replace the O-ring on engine oil dipstick tube and install tube.
7. Install the left catalytic converter.
8. Install a new V-Band clamp and tighten to 10 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
9. Install engine wiring harness support bracket to cylinder head and attach connectors to bracket.
10. Install exhaust system.
11. Connect negative cable.