Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left (3.8L)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Remove the right and the left engine mount struts.
3. Remove the lower right engine mount strut bracket.
4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe from the left exhaust manifold.
5. Remove the spark plug wires from the left side spark plugs.
6. Remove the oil level indicator tube.





7. Remove the left engine lift bracket nut, bolt and engine lift bracket.





8. Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield nuts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.





9. Remove the left exhaust manifold bolts and the studs.
10. Remove the left exhaust manifold and the gasket.
11. Clean and inspect the left exhaust manifold mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the left exhaust manifold gasket and the left exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the left exhaust manifold bolts and the studs to the left exhaust manifold.
^ Tighten the bolts and the studs to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold.
4. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





5. Install the left engine lift bracket.
6. Install the engine lift bracket nut and the bolt.
^ Tighten the nut and the bolt to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the oil level indicator tube.
8. Install the spark plug wires to the left side spark plugs.
9. Install the exhaust crossover to the left exhaust manifold.
10. Install the lower right engine mount strut bracket.
11. Install the right and the left engine mount struts.
12. Install the fuel injector sight shield.