Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (V6)

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning (Service Precautions).

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).


1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).
2. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (SFI) (Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (SFI))Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (DI) (Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (DI)).




3. Remove the lower intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).




4. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
6. If reusing the exhaust manifold, clean and inspect the exhaust manifold sealing surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side (Overhaul).

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket to the exhaust manifold.
2. Install the exhaust manifold and the gasket to the cylinder head.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).





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

4. Install the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Service and Repair).
5. Install the lower intermediate steering shaft. Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
6. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (SFI) (Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (SFI))Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (DI) (Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement (DI)).
7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).
8. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.