Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (V6)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

3. Lower the vehicle.





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

5. Remove the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Reposition the spark plug wires out of the way, if necessary.





7. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and stud.

8. Remove the exhaust manifold and gaskets (1). Discard the gaskets.

9. Remove the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter seal (2). Discard the seal.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold to catalytic converter seal (2) into the relief in the catalytic converter.

2. Place the exhaust manifold into position and install the manifold studs to the catalytic converter.

3. Place the NEW exhaust manifold gaskets (1) between the manifold and the cylinder head.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and stud.

Tighten the bolts/stud to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).





5. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement Service and Repair.

6. Position the exhaust manifold heat shield to the manifold and install the bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





7. Raise and support the vehicle.

8. Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.