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Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side LP1, LY7, LLT

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side .

  2. Object Number: 1221193  Size: SH
  3. Remove the catalytic converter nuts.

  4. Object Number: 902881  Size: SH
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  6. Important: Do not reuse the gasket.

  7. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side .

Installation Procedure

    Important: Inspect the catalytic converter seal/heat shield sealing surface. Replace the seal/heat shield if the sealing surface is worn or damaged.

  1. Install the catalytic converter seal/heat shield to the catalytic converter.

  2. Object Number: 902881  Size: SH
  3. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket to the exhaust manifold.
  4. Install the exhaust manifold with the gasket to the catalytic converter and the cylinder head.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1221193  Size: SH
  8. Install the catalytic converter nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the catalytic converter nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  10. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side .

Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side V8 and LHD

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 887719  Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator bolts (1--3) and remove the generator assembly. Refer to Generator Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1215598  Size: SH
  3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1652889  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the Bank 1, Sensor 1 heated oxygen sensor pigtail from the wiring harness connector (1).

  6. Object Number: 887690  Size: SH
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the right outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle to gain access to the upper rear exhaust manifold shield bolt. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  8. Remove the bolts securing the engine wiring harness bracket to the right cylinder head.
  9. Position the wire harness bracket aside.

  10. Remove the right exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  11. Reposition the shield forward in vehicle in the area where the generator mounts, to gain access to the exhaust manifold bolts.

  12. Object Number: 887692  Size: SH
  13. Remove the right exhaust manifold bolts and nuts. Discard the exhaust manifold bolts.
  14. Remove the exhaust manifold studs, if necessary.
  15. Remove the right exhaust manifold and the gasket from the engine. Do not reuse the gasket.
  16. If necessary, remove the exhaust manifold heat shield from the vehicle.
  17. Remove the heated oxygen sensor, if necessary, from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 for the 4.6L engine.
  18. Clean and inspect the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side for the 4.6L engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887692  Size: SH
  1. Install the heated oxygen sensor to the exhaust manifold, if previously removed. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 for the 4.6L engine.
  2. If previously removed, install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the vehicle.
  3. Place the shield forward in vehicle where the generator mounts to allow installation of the exhaust manifold.

  4. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket over the cylinder head studs.
  5. Position the right exhaust manifold and gasket to the right cylinder head.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the right exhaust manifold studs, nuts and NEW bolts.
  8. Tighten

        • Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
        • Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Object Number: 887690  Size: SH
  9. Connect the Bank 1, Sensor 1 heated oxygen sensor electrical connector.
  10. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  12. Install the bolts securing the engine wiring harness bracket to the right cylinder head.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the engine wiring harness bracket bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  14. If previously removed, install the right outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

  15. Object Number: 1215598  Size: SH
  16. With the aid of an assistant, install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

  17. Object Number: 887719  Size: SH
  18. Install the generator and generator bolts (1--3). Refer to Generator Replacement .