Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to EXHAUST SERVICE CAUTION .

WARNING: Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVE CAUTION .

Fig 1: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Bolt
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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.