VERACRUZ(EN) >2013 > G 3.8 DOHC > Engine Mechanical System > Intake and Exhaust System > Exhaust Manifold>Repair procedures - Revised  
Removal
1.
Remove the under cover(A).

2.
Remove the front muffler(A).

3.
Remove the oil level gauge(A).
4.
Disconnect the LH front oxygen sensor connector(B) from the bracket.

5.
Disconnect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector(A).

6.
Remove the LH heat protector(A).
7.
Remove the LH exhaust manifold(B).

8.
Disconnect the RH front and rear oxygen sensor connectors(A) from bracket.

9.
Remove the RH heat protector.
10.
Remove the RH exhaust manifold(A).

Removal
1.
Remove the under cover(A).

2.
Remove the front muffler(A).

3.
Remove the oil level gauge(A).
4.
Disconnect the LH front oxygen sensor connector(B) from the bracket.

5.
Disconnect the LH rear oxygen sensor connector(A).

6.
Remove the LH heat protector(A).
7.
Remove the LH exhaust manifold(B).

8.
Disconnect the RH front and rear oxygen sensor connectors(A) from bracket.

9.
Remove the RH heat protector.
10.
Remove the RH exhaust manifold(A).

Installation
1.
Install a new gasket(B) and the exhaust manifold(A).

Tightening torque
39.2 ~ 44.1Nm(4.0 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 28.92 ~ 32.53lb-ft)

2.
Install the heat protector.

Tightening torque
16.66 ~ 21.56Nm(1.7 ~ 2.2kgf.m, 12.30 ~ 15.91lb-ft)

3.
Install the front muffler(A).

Tightening torque
39.2 ~ 58.8N.m(4.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 28.92 ~ 43.37lb-ft)

4.
Connect the oxygen sensor connectors(A).

5.
Install the under cover(A).

Installation
1.
Install a new gasket(B) and the exhaust manifold(A).

Tightening torque
39.2 ~ 44.1Nm(4.0 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 28.92 ~ 32.53lb-ft)

2.
Install the heat protector.

Tightening torque
16.66 ~ 21.56Nm(1.7 ~ 2.2kgf.m, 12.30 ~ 15.91lb-ft)

3.
Install the front muffler(A).

Tightening torque
39.2 ~ 58.8N.m(4.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 28.92 ~ 43.37lb-ft)

4.
Connect the oxygen sensor connectors(A).

5.
Install the under cover(A).