GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 8.1L 🢒 Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side

    Object Number: 470666 Size: SH

    Important: Twist the spark plug boot 1/2 turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.

  1. Remove the left spark plug wires from the spark plugs and ignition coils.

    2. Object Number: 470676 Size: SH
  2. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and nuts.
  3. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.

    4. Object Number: 470679 Size: SH
  4. Remove the left exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
  5. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
  6. Remove the left exhaust manifold gasket.

    7. Object Number: 470690 Size: SH
  7. Remove the left spark plugs.

    8. Object Number: 470683 Size: SH
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if necessary.