Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation1. Remove the rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve).
2. Remove the intermediate shaft cover.
3. Remove the cover and exhaust manifold bracket, then remove the exhaust manifold.
NOTE: With a 2005-2006 models, do not reuse the flexible joint gasket, when removing it. Check the flexible joint gasket for damage. If the flexible joint gasket is damaged, replace the flexible joint gasket.
4. Install the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts/nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner bolt.
5. Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.