Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right (LY7)
Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.





2. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.





3. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.

4. Important: Do not reuse the gasket.

Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
5. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold.

Installation Procedure

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

Install the catalytic converter seal/heat shield to the catalytic converter.





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

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
^ Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the catalytic converter nuts.
^ Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.