Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (RPO L26/3.8L)

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (RPO L26/3.8L)

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution.
Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Gloves Caution.




1. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
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3. Remove the spark plug wire channel from the rocker cover.




4. Remove the engine harness clip (1) from the engine lift bracket.




5. Remove the engine lift bracket bolt and nut.
6. Remove the engine lift bracket.




7. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the exhaust crossover to the left exhaust manifold.




8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and shield.




9. Remove the exhaust manifold bolt, studs and nuts.

10. Remove the exhaust manifold.
11. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the studs.
2. Install the exhaust manifold.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the exhaust manifold nuts, studs and bolt.

Tighten the bolt, studs, and nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




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

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




6. Install the 2 bolts attaching the exhaust crossover to the left exhaust manifold.

Tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).




7. Install the engine lift bracket.
8. Install the engine lift bracket bolt and nut.

Tighten the bolt/nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




9. Install the engine harness clip (1) to the engine lift bracket.




10. Install the spark plug wire channel to the rocker cover.
11. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
12. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).