Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side Rear

1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
2. Remove EGR pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement in Engine Controls-3.4L.
3. Disconnect oxygen sensor.
4. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .



6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.



8. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold and gaskets.
10. Clean the mating surfaces at the cylinder head and at the exhaust manifold.

1. Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
2. Install the exhaust manifold.

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.

3. Install the exhaust manifold nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

6. Install catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect oxygen sensor.
9. Install EGR pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement in Engine Controls.



10. Install the exhaust crossover. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .