DeVille d Elegance V8-4.6L VIN Y (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear oxygen sensors at the back edge of the right cam cover and the rear pipe.
2. Disconnect the harness clip.
3. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold rear pipe (2) from the front of the catalytic converter.
5. Remove the suspension position sensor at the lower control arm from both sides.
6. Remove or disconnect the intermediate shaft, as necessary, from the steering gear.
7. Support the rear cross member of the engine cradle with a tall screw jack.
8. Remove the four cradle-to-body bolts.
9. Lower the rear of the engine cradle.
10. Remove the four bolts securing the Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe to the exhaust manifold and crossover exhaust pipe.
11. Remove the right side cylinder head to the transaxle brace.
12. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts. Some nuts may require removal with an open end wrench or universal coupling tools.
13. Remove the manifold and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
14. Remove the oxygen sensor.
