Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (LAT and LE5) (2.4L)
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 (LAT) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LE5 With MH8) ().
2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement (LAT and LE5) (Service and Repair).
3. If equipped with a LE5, remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (LE5) ().
4. If equipped with a LAT, remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAT) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the upper exhaust manifold brace bolt (1).
7. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold nuts (1).
8. Remove the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assembly (2).
9. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the manifold studs.
2. Install the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assembly (2).
3. Install the NEW exhaust manifold nuts (1) finger tight.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
4. Install the upper exhaust manifold brace bolt (1) and tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).
5. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown to 14 Nm (10 lb ft).
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
7. If equipped with a LE5, install the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (LE5) ()
8. If equipped with a LAT, install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LAT) (Service and Repair)Catalytic Converter Replacement (LE5 With MH8) (Service and Repair).
9. Install the HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement (LAT and LE5) (Service and Repair).
10. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LAT) (Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LE5 With MH8) ().