Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (3.8L)

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (3.8L)

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Remove the left and the right torque strut bolts at the engine strut bracket.




3. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe to left bank exhaust manifold nuts (5).
4. Remove the oil lever indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.




7. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
8. Remove the exhaust manifold.
9. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
10. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold and the sealing surfaces. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket.
2. Install the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.

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




4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the oil lever indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Install the exhaust crossover pipe to left bank exhaust manifold nuts (5). Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L) (Service and Repair).
8. Install the left and the right torque strut at the engine. Secure with the strut bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).