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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 8.1L 🢒 Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side

    Object Number: 1309940 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.

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

    2. Object Number: 470737 Size: SH
  2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe bolts from the EGR adapter.
  3. Remove the EGR pipe nuts from the right exhaust manifold.
  4. Remove the EGR pipe bracket bolt.
  5. Remove the EGR pipe and gaskets.

    6. Object Number: 784335 Size: SH
  6. Remove the right exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
  7. Remove the right exhaust manifold heat shield.

    8. Object Number: 470725 Size: SH
  8. Remove the right exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
  9. Remove the right exhaust manifold.
  10. Remove the right exhaust manifold gasket.

    11. Object Number: 470727 Size: SH
  11. Remove the right spark plugs.

    12. Object Number: 470723 Size: SH
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if necessary.