Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING:
To avoid danger of being burned, do not service exhaust system while it is still hot. Service should be performed after system cools down.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
- Remove engine hood referring to HOOD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove air cleaner assembly referring to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect ground wire (1) and remove exhaust manifold cover (2).
- Remove right and left side engine under covers.
- Remove exhaust No.1 pipe referring to EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Support engine assembly by using chain hoist (1) and hook (2) as shown in figure.
- Remove engine right mounting No.1 bracket and engine right mounting No.2 bracket referring to ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS .
- Loosen exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in numerical order ("1" through "9") as shown in figure, and remove them.
- Remove exhaust manifold (1), engine hook (2) and gasket from cylinder head.