Exhaust Manifold Gasket: Service and Repair

Exhaust Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the engine shield bolts and shield, if necessary.





3. Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if necessary.





4. Disconnect the CPA retainer.
5. Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
6. Support the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe with adjustable jackstands.





7. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.





8. Remove the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
9. Remove the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.
10. Lower the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
11. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust manifold pipe seal(s).
2. Raise the catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe using the adjustable jackstands.
3. Install the exhaust hanger mounting bracket bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the left exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Tighten the transmission bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 50 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the right exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (39 ft. lbs.).





6. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector (1).
7. Connect the CPA retainer.
8. Remove the adjustable jackstands from catalytic converter or exhaust manifold pipe.





9. Install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if necessary.
- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the engine shield and bolts, if necessary.
- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Lower the vehicle.