LEFT EXHAUST MAN. REMOVAL REVISED PROCEDURE

Models Affected: 1980-84 Riviera with 5.7l Diesel Engine

When removing the left exhaust manifold on a 1980-84 Riviera equipped with a 5.7L diesel engine, the transmission shift linkage does not have to be removed or disconnected as described in the service manual, Section 6A5 and 6A8.

The procedure should read as follows:

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Heat shield 2. Exhaust pipe 3. Lower generator bracket (loosen only) 4. Exhaust manifold

Please correct your manuals accordingly.

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