Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side LY7

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.




1. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold lower bolts.
3. Lower the vehicle half way.



4. Remove the exhaust manifold upper bolts.



5. Remove the exhaust manifold.



6. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

1. Install one upper exhaust manifold bolt (1) to the exhaust manifold.
2. Place the NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the bolt.
3. Position and install the exhaust manifold (with gasket) to the cylinder head.



4. Loosely install the remaining upper exhaust manifold bolts.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



6. Loosely install the lower exhaust manifold bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
8. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side.