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Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side 3.8L Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 439410  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) lock.
  4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (3) from the harness.

  5. Object Number: 577706  Size: SH
  6. Remove the oxygen sensor connector rosebud from the engine lift bracket.
  7. Remove the oxygen sensor.

  8. Object Number: 211642  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the numbers 4 and 6 spark plug wires from the spark plugs.

  10. Object Number: 14824  Size: SH
  11. Remove the number 6 spark plug from the cylinder head.

  12. Object Number: 613225  Size: SH
  13. Remove the two rear exhaust manifold studs and nut from the exhaust manifold.
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 211642  Size: SH
  16. Disconnect the number 2 spark plug wire from the spark plug.

  17. Object Number: 14824  Size: SH
  18. Remove the numbers 2 and 4 spark plugs from the cylinder head.

  19. Object Number: 613223  Size: SH
  20. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
  21. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield from the exhaust manifold.

  22. Object Number: 613225  Size: SH
  23. Remove the two front exhaust manifold studs and nut from the exhaust manifold.
  24. Remove the right exhaust manifold and gasket from the cylinder head.
  25. Remove the heat shield studs from the exhaust manifold, if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 613225  Size: SH
  1. Install the heat shield stud to the exhaust manifold, if necessary.
  2. Install the right exhaust manifold gasket and manifold to the cylinder head studs.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the two front exhaust manifold studs and nuts to the exhaust manifold.
  5. Tighten

        • Tighten the two front exhaust manifold studs to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
        • Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

    Object Number: 613223  Size: SH
  6. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield nut.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 14824  Size: SH
  9. Install the numbers 2 and 4 spark plugs to the cylinder head.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the numbers 2 and 4 spark plugs to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 211642  Size: SH
  11. Connect the number 2 spark plug wire to the spark plug.
  12. Raise the vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 613225  Size: SH
  14. Install the two rear exhaust manifold studs and nut to the exhaust manifold.
  15. Tighten

        • Tighten the two rear exhaust manifold studs to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
        • Tighten the exhaust manifold nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

    Object Number: 14824  Size: SH
  16. Install the number 6 spark plug to the cylinder head.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the number 6 spark plug to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 211642  Size: SH
  18. Connect the numbers 4 and 6 spark plug wires to the spark plugs.

  19. Object Number: 577706  Size: SH
  20. Install the oxygen sensor.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  22. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector rosebud to the engine lift bracket.

  23. Object Number: 439410  Size: SH
  24. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (3) to the wiring harness.
  25. Install the CPA lock.
  26. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  27. Lower the vehicle.

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side 5.7L Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 569980  Size: SH
  1. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  2. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold bolts.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket.
  7. Discard the gasket.

  8. Object Number: 492583  Size: SH
  9. Remove the heat shield bolts (3) and heat shield (2) from the manifold (1), if required.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 492583  Size: SH
  3. Install the heat shield (2) and heat shield bolts (3) to the manifold (1), if required.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the heat shield bolts (3) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  8. Install the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side .