Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Front

Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Front (RPO LD8)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution.




1. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe.
2. Remove the transaxle.
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).





Important: The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water pump housing. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water pump housing.

4. Disconnect the EGR inlet pipe nut from the front exhaust manifold pipe.




5. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe to lower crankcase bolt.
6. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe to cylinder head stud.
7. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe.
8. Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe seal from the left exhaust manifold and discard the seal.
9. Remove the exhaust manifold flange retainer.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe seal over the left exhaust manifold.
2. Insert the front exhaust manifold pipe over the left exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to cylinder head stud.

Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to lower crankcase bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





Important: The EGR valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water pump housing. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water pump housing.

5. Connect the EGR inlet pipe nut to the front exhaust manifold pipe.

Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).




6. Install the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the transaxle.
8. Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe.