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For 1990-2009 cars only

Exhaust Manifold Removal Left


    Object Number: 353999  Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) inlet pipe bracket bolt.
  2. Remove the EGR inlet pipe from the intake manifold.
  3. Remove the EGR valve inlet pipe from the left exhaust manifold.

  4. Object Number: 351814  Size: SH
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold adapter, if required.

  6. Object Number: 279541  Size: SH

    Important: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

  7. Remove the spark plug wire boots from spark plugs.
  8. Remove the spark plug heat shield nuts.
  9. Remove the spark plug heat shields.

  10. Object Number: 276377  Size: SH
  11. Remove exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.
  13. Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

  14. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if required.

Exhaust Manifold Removal Right


    Object Number: 279541  Size: SH

    Important: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

  1. Remove spark plug wire boots from spark plugs.
  2. Remove the spark plug heat shield nuts.
  3. Remove the spark plug heat shields.

  4. Object Number: 180921  Size: SH
  5. Remove exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket. Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if required.