Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left - With RPO K19)

1. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe from the intake manifold.
2. Remove the EGR valve inlet pipe from the left exhaust manifold.





3. Remove the exhaust adapter, if required.





4. Disconnect the ECT sensor wiring harness connector from the bracket on the upper intake manifold.
5. Remove the ECT sensor from the left cylinder head.





6. Remove the AIR tube assembly pipe fitting from the exhaust manifold, if required.
7. Remove the AIR tube assembly pipe bracket nut from the exhaust manifold stud.
8. Remove the spark plug wire boots from spark plugs.

NOTICE: Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.





9. Remove the spark plug heat shield nuts.
10. Remove the spark plug heat shields.





11. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts and center bolt.
12. Remove the exhaust manifold.
13. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket. Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
14. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if required.