Left Hand Side

Exhaust Manifold LH

Removal





1. If equipped, remove the heat shield.





2. Remove the three upper nuts on the LH exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the three-way catalytic converter (TWC).





4. Remove the lower splash shield.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the shield.





5. If equipped, remove the secondary air tube from the exhaust manifold.





6. Remove the three lower nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket.

Installation





1. NOTE: To make sure of a seal, the manifold bolts must be tightened to the same specification two times.

Using a new gasket, install the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





2. If equipped, install the secondary air tube to the exhaust manifold.





3. Install the lower splash shield.
- Install the shield and the pin-type retainers.
- Install the bolts.
4. Install the TWC.





5. If equipped, install the heat shield.