Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
- 3.
Remove the LH catalytic converter. REFER to Exhaust System .
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Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold.- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. REFER to Engine System General Information .
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Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs and exhaust manifold gasket.- Discard the studs and gasket.
- Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
NOTE:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
