Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REMOVAL

Fig 1: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

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Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Remove the left exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Left Exhaust Manifold Lower Bolts From Left Cylinder Head
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Remove the left exhaust manifold lower bolts from the left cylinder head.

Fig 5: Removing Left Exhaust Manifold Upper Bolts From Left Cylinder Head
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Remove the left exhaust manifold upper bolts from the left cylinder head.

Fig 6: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the left exhaust manifold.

Fig 7: Identifying Left Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Remove and discard the left exhaust manifold gasket.

Reference: EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION - LEFT SIDE