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Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side




Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right 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 - Right Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side).




2. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.




3. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
5. If reusing the exhaust manifold, clean and inspect the exhaust manifold sealing surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side (Overhaul).

Installation Procedure





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

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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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




4. Install the catalytic converter nuts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
5. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (V6) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (V8) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side).
6. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.