Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Accessory Drive section located in Engine for procedure.
3. Remove generator.
4. Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from rear (cowl side) exhaust manifold at flex-joint.
5. Disconnect down stream oxygen sensor connector.
6. Lower exhaust system to gain access to rear manifold.
7. Separate EGR tube from rear manifold and disconnect Heated Oxygen Sensor lead wire.
8. Remove heat shield from rear engine mount.
EGR Tube, Heated Oxygen Sensor And Generator/power Steering Strut
9. Remove Generator/Power Steering Support Strut.
10. Remove bolts attaching crossover pipe to manifold.
11. Disconnect up stream oxygen sensor connector.
12. Remove bolts attaching rear manifold to cylinder head and remove manifold.
Heat Shield-Front
13. Lower vehicle and remove screws attaching front heat shield to front manifold.