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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
  2. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  4. Disconnect the inlet radiator hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe bolts from the engine left side exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
  7. Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts - Left
    GM60831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  10. Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold & Exhaust Manifold Gasket - Left
    GM54301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
  12. Remove the exhaust manifold.
  13. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
  14. Clean the engine left side exhaust manifold to the engine left side cylinder head sealing surfaces.