Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine cover.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Notice: Refer to Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
- Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown and remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.