- Remove the heated oxygen sensor.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield
bolts.
 
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
 
- Remove
the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve nuts, EGR valve and gasket.
 
- Remove the EGR valve adapter inlet pipe bolt from the RH exhaust manifold.
 
- Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt, nut and pipe from the lower intake
manifold and the EGR valve adapter assembly.
 
- Remove the EGR valve adapter assembly bolts.
 
- Remove the EGR valve adapter assembly from the cylinder head.