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Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the system when it is cool.

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and properly support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  3. Object Number: 836332  Size: SH
  4. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 (1). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement .
  5. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger (2).
  6. Remove the following components from the exhaust manifold flange:
  7. • Two bolts
    • The springs
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold flange gasket.

  9. Object Number: 234425  Size: SH
  10. Remove one bolt (1) from the manifold support bracket to exhaust manifold.

  11. Object Number: 836343  Size: SH
  12. Remove the upper heat insulator bolts.
  13. Remove the upper heat insulator.
  14. Remove the 2 exhaust manifold nuts (1) and 3 exhaust manifold bolts (2).
  15. Remove the following components:
  16. • The exhaust manifold
    • The exhaust manifold gasket
  17. Remove the lower heat insulator bolts.
  18. Remove the lower heat insulator.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the lower heat insulator.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the lower heat insulator bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the lower heat insulator bolts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  5. Install the following components:
  6. • The exhaust manifold gasket
    • The exhaust manifold
  7. Install the 2 exhaust manifold nuts (1) and 3 exhaust manifold bolts (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts and bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).

  9. Install the upper heat insulator.

  10. Object Number: 836343  Size: SH
  11. Install the upper heat insulator bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the upper heat insulator bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 234425  Size: SH
  13. Install one bolt (1) to the manifold support bracket to exhaust manifold.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold support bracket bolt to 49 N·m (37 lb ft).

  15. Install the exhaust manifold flange gasket.
  16. Install the following components to the exhaust manifold flange:
  17. • The springs
    • Two bolts

    Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold flange bolts to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

  18. Install the exhaust pipe hanger (2).

  19. Object Number: 836332  Size: SH
  20. Install the HO2S1 (1). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  23. Connect the negative battery cable.