Exhaust Manifold

Exhaust Manifold - RH













Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Emission Control - 3.0L (4V) Service and Repair.

3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

4. NOTE: The heat shield that was unbolted from the exhaust manifold during removal of the RH catalytic converter cannot be removed from the vehicle until the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) bracket is removed.

Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU bracket.

- Remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.





5. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket and nuts.





6. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine System - General Information Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection.

7. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.





8. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.

Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.

Installation

1. Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).





2. NOTE: The catalytic converter heat shield must be positioned up into the engine compartment prior to installing the PTU bracket.

Position the catalytic converter heat shield into the engine compartment.

3. Install the PTU bracket and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-in).





4. Install a new gasket, the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) in the sequence shown.





5. Install the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair.

6. Install the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Emission Control - 3.0L (4V) Service and Repair.