Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
 
Caution: Refer to Oxygen Sensor Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold nuts from the pup converter.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts in the sequence shown and remove the exhaust manifold.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
 
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.