REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <6B3>



Pre-removal Operation
  • Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover Removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).
  • Front Catalytic Converter Removal (Refer to ).

Post-installation Operation
  • Front Catalytic Converter Installation (Refer to ).
  • Under Skid Plate and Engine Room Under Cover Installation (Refer to GROUP 51 - Under Cover ).





Exhaust manifold (LH) removal steps


·
Battery and battery box (Refer to GROUP 54A - Battery )


·
Fuel high-pressure hose connection (Refer to GROUP 11C - Rocker Cover and Rocker Arms )


·
A/T oil level gauge assembly and engine hanger (Refer to GROUP 11C - Valve Stem Seal )


·
Steering column support bracket (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Column Shaft Assembly )
<<A>>

1.
Oxygen sensor (Front)


2.
Harness bracket


3.
Exhaust manifold cover (LH)


4.
Exhaust manifold (LH)

>>B<<
5.
Exhaust manifold gasket







Exhaust manifold (RH) removal steps


·
Air cleaner assembly (Refer to )


6.
Exhaust manifold cover (RH)


7.
Exhaust manifold (RH)

>>A<<
8.
Exhaust manifold gasket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>> OXYGEN SENSOR REMOVAL


1.Remove the oxygen sensor connector connection, connector bracket and harness bracket.

2.Use special tool oxygen sensor wrench (MB991953) to remove the oxygen sensor.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET INSTALLATION



Install the exhaust manifold gasket so that the identification hole is positioned as shown in the illustration.

>>B<< EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET INSTALLATION



Install the exhaust manifold gasket so that the identification hole is positioned as shown in the illustration.