Exhaust Manifold - LH
Exhaust Manifold - LHMaterial:
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve.
3. Remove the 2 dash boot nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
4. Remove the catalytic convertor.
5. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
6. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
7. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the upper bolt from the intermediate steering shaft and position the intermediate steering shaft aside.
8. Remove the 8 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
2. Install new gaskets, the LH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Install the intermediate steering shaft and the upper bolt.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Install a new engine oil filter.
1. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten until the seal makes contact.
2. Using an oil filter strap wrench, tighten the filter an additional 270 degrees.
5. Connect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
6. Install the 2 dash boot nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
7. Install the EVAP canister purge valve.