Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the oxygen (O2) sensor connector, if equipped.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Flex Pipe Retaining Nuts From Exhaust Manifold Studs
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown.
Remove the exhaust manifold.
Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Retaining Nuts Removal Sequence
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.