Left Exhaust Manifold

LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable located in trunk.





2. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (3).
4. Remove oil dipstick tube (4).





5. Disconnect and remove oxygen sensor (2).
6. Remove upper heat shield (1) and lower heat shield (4).
7. Raise vehicle on hoist.
8. Disconnect down stream oxygen sensor connector.
9. Remove exhaust pipe from manifold.
10. Remove exhaust manifold attaching bolts and remove manifold.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect exhaust manifolds for damage or cracks.
2. Check manifold flatness.
3. Inspect the exhaust manifold gasket for obvious discoloration or distortion.
4. Check distortion of the cylinder head mounting surface with a straightedge and thickness gauge.

INSTALLATION





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.





2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Install exhaust manifold gasket (3) and manifold (4). Tighten bolts starting at the center working outward to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
4. Install manifold lower heat shield (6) and upper heat shield (1). Tighten fasteners to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
5. Install exhaust pipes to manifolds.
6. Connect down stream oxygen sensor connectors.
7. Lower vehicle.





8. Install oxygen sensor (2) and connect electrical connector.





9. Connect negative battery (1) cable.