Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector, if equipped.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the auxiliary catalytic converter upper flange nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.