Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left

Exhaust Manifold Replacement Left (3.1L)

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.
4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
5. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the left exhaust manifold.
6. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
7. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.





8. Remove the left exhaust manifold nuts.
9. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
10. Remove the left exhaust manifold gasket.
11. Clean the left exhaust manifold to the left cylinder head sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure





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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the left exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten the left exhaust manifold nuts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield.
5. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Tighten the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
6. Install the right engine mount strut bracket.
7. Install the throttle body air inlet duct.
8. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.