Left Side

REMOVAL

NOTE: The exhaust manifold gasket must be replaced whenever exhaust manifolds are removed.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
2. Remove oil level indicator tube support bracket retaining nut.
3. Remove engine control sensor wiring from oil level indicator tube bracket and remove oil level dipstick and oil level indicator tube. Refer to Engine.
4. Remove nuts retaining exhaust manifold to dual converter Y pipe.
5. Remove exhaust manifold retaining bolts, exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold gasket.
6. Inspect exhaust manifold for damage or warpage.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation.

1. Clean mating surfaces on the exhaust manifold, cylinder head and dual converter Y pipe.
2. Position exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust manifold on the cylinder head and install exhaust manifold retaining bolts. Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect dual converter Y pipe to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the retaining nuts to 34-47 Nm (25-34 ft. lbs.).
4. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant around bottom of oil level indicator tube.
5. Install oil level indicator tube bracket and position electrical harness. Tighten nut to 16-20 Nm (12-14 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect battery ground cable.
7. Start engine and check for exhaust leaks.