Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement LL8

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement.
2. Remove the transmission filler tube stud nut from the secondary air injection (AIR) adapter and move the filler out of the way.
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.
4. Remove the oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement.



5. Remove the 4 manifold heat shield nuts and remove the heat shield.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield with the 4 nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Install the oxygen sensor. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement.
3. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.
4. Move the transmission filler tube back onto the stud and secure the tube with the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the transmission filler tube bracket nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement.