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Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S1) electrical connector.
  3. Remove the air intake pipe from ACL intake hose and throttle hose. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement.
  4. Remove three bolts and air intake pipe bracket from the cylinder head.

  5. Object Number: 166265  Size: SH
  6. Remove the following from the exhaust manifold (2):
  7. • Two nuts
    • Three bolts
    • The upper exhaust manifold heat shield (3)
  8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  9. Object Number: 166262  Size: SH
  10. Remove the following from the exhaust manifold and engine block:
  11. • Three bolts
    • One nut
    • The exhaust manifold reinforcement bracket (1)

    Object Number: 166268  Size: SH
  12. Remove the following from the exhaust manifold (1):
  13. • Two bolts
    • The front pipe/Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) assembly (3) with the gasket (2)
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 166272  Size: SH
  16. Remove the nine nuts (1) from the exhaust manifold.

  17. Object Number: 166274  Size: SH
  18. Remove the exhaust manifold (2) with the gasket (1) from the engine hanger.

  19. Object Number: 166272  Size: SH
  20. Remove the engine hanger (3) from the cylinder head.

  21. Object Number: 166265  Size: SH
  22. Remove the two bolts and lower the exhaust manifold heat shield (6) from the exhaust manifold (2).
  23. Remove the Heated Oxygen (HO2S1) Sensor (4) from the exhaust manifold (2).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the Heated Oxygen (HO2S1) Sensor into the exhaust manifold.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the (HO2S1) Sensor to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 166274  Size: SH
  3. Install the new exhaust manifold gasket (1) and the exhaust manifold (2) with the engine hanger.

  4. Object Number: 166272  Size: SH
  5. Install the engine hanger (3) to the cylinder head. Secure the hanger with nine nuts (1).
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  7. Object Number: 166268  Size: SH
  8. Install the front pipe/TWC assembly (3) with a new gasket (2) to the exhaust manifold (1). Secure the assembly with three bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-front pipe/TWC assembly bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 166265  Size: SH
  10. Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield (6) to the exhaust manifold (2). Secure the heat shield with two bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the lower exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 166262  Size: SH
  12. Install the exhaust manifold brackets (1) to the exhaust manifold and the engine block. Secure the brackets with one nut and two bolts.
  13. Tighten

        • Tighten the engine mount-to-exhaust bracket bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).
        • Install the exhaust bracket-to-exhaust manifold nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 166265  Size: SH
  16. Install the upper exhaust manifold heat shield (3) to the exhaust manifold (2). Secure the heat shield with two nuts and three bolts.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the upper exhaust manifold heat shield nuts and bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  18. Install the air intake pipe bracket to the cylinder head. Secure the bracket with three bolts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the air intake pipe bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  20. Install the air intake pipe to the throttle body hose and ACL intake hose. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement.
  21. Connect the (HO2S1) electrical connector.
  22. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.