Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair

1. Relieve fuel system pressure, then disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.
3. Remove alternator and cooling fan and shroud assembly.
4. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Raise and support vehicle.
6. Disconnect catalytic converter inlet pipe.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove exhaust manifold nuts and remove the exhaust manifold.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Torque exhaust manifold to 16-19 ft lb.