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Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side




Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (3.6L)

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 (LNJ) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
3. Remove the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).




4. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.

Note: Do not reuse the gasket.

5. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket out from vehicle. Discard the gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install one exhaust manifold bolt to the exhaust manifold.
2. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head and bolt.
3. Install the exhaust manifold (with gasket) to the catalytic converter and the cylinder head.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
5. Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side).




6. Install the catalytic converter nuts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (LNJ) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side).