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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241561  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs.
  3. Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  6. Remove the auxiliary catalytic converter upper flange nuts.

  7. Object Number: 1241677  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 8 exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
  11. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  12. Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.