Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LY7)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution.

1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
2. Remove the oil level indicator.




3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.




4. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.

Important: Do not reuse the gasket.

5. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
6. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold.

Installation Procedure

Important: Inspect the catalytic converter seal/heat shield sealing surface. Replace the seal/heat shield if the sealing surface is worn or damaged.

1. Install the catalytic converter seal/heat shield to the catalytic converter.




2. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket to the exhaust manifold.
3. Install the exhaust manifold with the gasket to the catalytic converter and the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.

Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




5. Install the catalytic converter nuts.

Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the oil level indicator.
7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.