Removal Procedure
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
- Disconnect the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts from the engine left side exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean the engine left side exhaust manifold to the engine left side cylinder head sealing surfaces.