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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Right Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud Nuts
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    NOTE: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Use caution handling the pipe that contains an oxygen sensor. Do not cut the wire. For removal or repositioning disconnect the connector.
  3. Remove the right exhaust manifold pipe stud nuts from the exhaust manifold studs.
  4. IMPORTANT: Suitably support the exhaust system where hangers are removed.
  5. In order to remove the exhaust seal disconnect any hangers necessary to reposition the exhaust system.
  6. Reposition the exhaust system.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold Pipe Gasket
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  8. Remove the exhaust manifold pipe gasket.