Removal Procedure
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- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
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- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the spark plug wires.
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- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts, manifold, and gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
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- Remove the heat shield bolts (3), and shield (2) from the exhaust manifold (1), if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold, if the manifold is not being replaced. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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