Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold
Removing
• All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to => [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.
- Remove the heat shield bolts - arrows - and shield over the exhaust manifold.
- If present, remove the bracket bolt - arrow - from the front exhaust pipe.
• Do not bend the decoupling elements in the exhaust pipe more than 20° or they may be damaged.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold nuts - arrows - and slide back slightly.
• Oxygen sensors remain installed.
- Remove the 7 exhaust manifold nuts from the exhaust manifold - arrows - and remove the washers.
- Remove the exhaust manifold toward the back.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:
• Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
- Install intake manifold. Refer to => [ Intake Manifold ] Intake Manifold.
Tightening Specifications
* Replace nuts.