Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution (Service Precautions).
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution (Protective Goggles and Glove Warning).





1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).
2. Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).




4. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (1).

Important: Do not reuse the gasket.


5. Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket. 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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts (1).

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





5. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

6. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (LY7) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side).