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Exhaust Manifold Removal Left


    Object Number: 52982  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil level indicator.
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube retaining bolt.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube.

  4. Object Number: 57145  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the left exhaust manifold (3) from the crossover pipe (1).

  6. Object Number: 52025  Size: SH
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold and the gasket. Do not reuse the gasket.
  9. Remove the oxygen sensor and inspect the sensor for excessive deposits or damage. Replace the oxygen sensor if necessary.

Exhaust Manifold Removal Right


    Object Number: 331281  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oxygen sensor (1) and inspect the sensor for excessive deposits or damage. Replace the oxygen sensor if necessary.

  2. Object Number: 315065  Size: SH

    Important: In some cases, the stud will remain attached to the nut during removal. If this happens, you must install the nut/stud combination in its ORIGINAL location or an exhaust leak could occur.

  3. Remove the right exhaust manifold retaining nuts (3).
  4. Important: DO NOT reuse the exhaust manifold gasket.

  5. Remove the exhaust manifold and the gasket (1).

  6. Object Number: 350278  Size: SH
  7. If equipped, remove the right coolant heater (1) as follows:
  8. 4.1. Remove the coolant heater retaining bolt.
    4.2. Remove coolant heater from the cylinder block.