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Exhaust Manifold Replacement Right

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  3. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Remove the front tire in order to gain access to the rear exhaust manifold bolts, if necessary. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 188121  Size: SH
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold and the spark plug wire shields from the engine. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .
  10. Clean all gasket surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect and Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 188121  Size: SH
  1. Position the exhaust manifold near the engine.
  2. Sub-assemble the following components:
  3. • The spark plug wire shields
    • The bolts
    • The new exhaust manifold
    • The exhaust manifold gaskets
  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Install the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation .

  6. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  7. Install the exhaust pipe Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  8. Install the front tire, if removed. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels and Tires.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Exhaust Manifold Replacement Left

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the PCV tube from the air cleaner outlet duct.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  3. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine cooling temperature (ECT) sensor.

  5. Object Number: 172982  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the inlet pipe on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve from the exhaust manifold.
  7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  8. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement .
  10. Remove the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  11. Object Number: 173197  Size: SH
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and the stud.
  13. Remove the spark plug wire shields.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .
  16. Clean all gasket surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect and Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 341362  Size: SH
  1. Position the exhaust manifold near the engine.
  2. Sub-assemble the following components to the exhaust manifold:
  3. • The spark plug wire shields
    • The bolts
    • The new exhaust manifold gaskets
  4. Install the exhaust manifold to the engine. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation .
  5. Raise the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 42940  Size: SH
  7. Connect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  8. Install the left front tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  11. Connect the electrical connector to the engine cooling temperature (ECT) sensor.

  12. Object Number: 172982  Size: SH
  13. Connect the inlet pipe on the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve nut to the exhaust manifold.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 30N·m  (22 lb ft).

  15. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the throttle body. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  16. Connect the PCV tube to the air cleaner outlet duct.