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Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side 3.8L

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the left and the right torque strut bolts at the engine strut bracket.

  3. Object Number: 1395470  Size: SH
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe to left bank exhaust manifold nuts (5).
  5. Remove the oil lever indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 1395499  Size: SH
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

  9. Object Number: 1404031  Size: SH
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  11. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  12. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  13. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold and the sealing surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1404031  Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1395499  Size: SH
  6. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the oil lever indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1395470  Size: SH
  11. Install the exhaust crossover pipe to left bank exhaust manifold nuts (5). Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
  12. Install the left and the right torque strut at the engine. Secure with the strut bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side RPO LY7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 61850  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left and right engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1395470  Size: SH
  4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe to left exhaust manifold nuts (5).

  5. Object Number: 1645122  Size: SH
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

  8. Object Number: 1645123  Size: SH
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  11. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  12. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1645123  Size: SH
  1. Install one exhaust manifold bolt through a bolt hole in the manifold.
  2. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the bolt.
  3. Position the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
  4. Install the exhaust manifold using the one installed bolt until snug.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1645122  Size: SH
  8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1395470  Size: SH
  11. Install the exhaust crossover pipe to exhaust manifold nuts (5).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 61850  Size: SH
  13. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  14. Install the left and right engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  15. Inspect for exhaust leaks.