Removal Procedure
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement .
- Remove the pre catalyst heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement or Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean the sealing surface of the engine block.