Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement
in Frame and Underbody.
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- Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
- Remove the clip around the engine harness and the oxygen sensor pigtail.
- Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- If replacing the exhaust manifold pipe, remove the oxygen sensor.
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- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
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- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Slide the exhaust manifold pipe hanger out of the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
- Discard the exhaust manifold pipe seal.