Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the pre-converter oxygen sensor connector.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the auxiliary catalytic converter nuts from the exhaust manifold.
- 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.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses Caution
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