Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to EXHAUST SERVICE CAUTION .
Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVE CAUTION .

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Components

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Removal Procedure .
Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Fig 2: Removing Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Remove the exhaust manifold bolts (1).
NOTE: Do not reuse the gasket.
Remove the exhaust manifold and gasket. Discard the gasket.