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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Ignition OFF.
  2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  4. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  5. Remove the left pre-catalytic convertor heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side.
  7. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal.
  8. Remove the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.

  9. Object Number: 2179319  Size: SH
  10. Remove the battery positive cable retaining nut (1) from the starter motor solenoid.
  11. Remove the battery positive cable (2) from the starter motor.

  12. Object Number: 2179326  Size: SH

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  13. Remove the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  14. Discard the bolts.

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  15. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  16. Object Number: 2179327  Size: SH

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  17. Remove the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  18. Discard the bolts.


    Object Number: 2041483  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure that the surrounding wiring harness and electrical connectors are not damaged when removing the exhaust manifold (2).

    Important: The exhaust manifold gasket (1) and sealing ring (3) are single use parts. They must be discarded after removal.

  19. Remove the exhaust manifold (2) from the engine assembly.
  20. Separate the exhaust manifold (2) from the exhaust manifold gasket (1) and sealing ring (3).
  21. Discard the exhaust manifold gasket (1) and sealing ring (3).

Installation Procedure

  1. Inspect the exhaust manifold before installation. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side.

  2. Object Number: 2041483  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the sealing ring is seated correctly.

  3. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) and NEW sealing ring (3) to the exhaust manifold (2).
  4. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  6. Important: A suitable support must be used to support the exhaust manifold while the vehicle is being lowered.

  7. Install the exhaust manifold assembly (2) to the engine.

  8. Object Number: 2179327  Size: SH

    Important: Do not fully tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1) at this stage.

  9. Install NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  10. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  11. Tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1) working from the centre to the outside.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 2179326  Size: SH

    Important: Do not fully tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1) at this stage.

  15. Install NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
  16. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  17. Tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1) working from the centre to the outside.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2179319  Size: SH
  19. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the starter motor.
  20. Install the battery positive cable retaining nut (1) to the starter motor solenoid.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  22. Install the left catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side.
  23. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side.
  24. Install the left pre-catalytic convertor HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1.
  25. Install the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.
  26. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.