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Exhaust Manifold Replacement Left

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 96290  Size: SH
  7. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  8. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.

  9. Object Number: 96301  Size: SH
  10. Remove the left exhaust manifold nuts.
  11. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
  12. Remove the left exhaust manifold gasket.
  13. Clean the left exhaust manifold to the left cylinder head sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 96301  Size: SH
  1. Install the left exhaust manifold gasket.
  2. Install the left exhaust manifold.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the left exhaust manifold nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 96290  Size: SH
  6. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield.
  7. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  10. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
  11. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

Exhaust Manifold Replacement Right

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring harness connector.
  6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.

  8. Object Number: 61828  Size: MH
  9. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.

  10. Object Number: 61830  Size: SH
  11. Remove the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts.
  12. Remove the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield.

  13. Object Number: 61831  Size: SH
  14. Remove the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts.
  15. Remove the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield.

  16. Object Number: 61923  Size: SH
  17. Remove the right exhaust manifold nuts.
  18. Remove the right exhaust manifold.
  19. Remove the right exhaust manifold gasket.
  20. Clean the right exhaust manifold to the right cylinder head sealing surfaces.

  21. Object Number: 190526  Size: SH
  22. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 190526  Size: SH
  1. Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.

  2. Object Number: 61923  Size: SH
  3. Install the right exhaust manifold gasket.
  4. Install the right exhaust manifold.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the right exhaust manifold nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the right exhaust manifold bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 61831  Size: SH
  8. Install the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield.
  9. Install the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 61830  Size: SH
  11. Install the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield.
  12. Install the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 61828  Size: MH
  14. Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement Engine Controls -- 3.1L.
  15. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring harness connector.
  18. Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  19. Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement .
  20. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
  21. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.