Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation: Removal

CAUTION: Touching a hot exhaust system component will cause a burn. Do not perform any service work on the exhaust system until the exhaust system is cool.

NOTE: Applying a shock to the exhaust manifold may cause damage to the three-way catalytic converter inside the exhaust manifold. Handle the exhaust manifold carefully. Be careful not to drop it or hit it against something.

Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Remove exhaust manifold cover.
Disconnect A/F sensor connector (1) and HO2S connector (2), and then detach them from their brackets.

Fig 1: Identifying A/F Sensor Connector And HO2S Connector
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Remove exhaust pipe No. 1 (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe No. 1
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Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide (1).
Remove exhaust manifold (2) and its gasket from cylinder head.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Gauge Guide And Exhaust Manifold
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Remove A/F sensor and HO2S if necessary. See A/F (AIR FUEL RATIO) SENSOR, HO2S (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .