Charger SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN W (2006)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Left Exhaust Manifold
EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LEFT SIDE
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove exhaust pipe to manifold bolts, remove pipe.
3. Remove knock sensor.
4. Remove air cleaner housing (1).
5. Remove coolant bottle, and set aside without removing hoses.
6. Remove the top row of bolts from manifold from under the hood.
7. Remove the bottom row of bolts from manifold from under vehicle.
8. Remove manifold from under vehicle.
CLEANING
Clean mating surfaces on cylinder head and manifold. Wash with solvent and blow dry with compressed air.
INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness with a straight edge. Gasket surfaces must be flat within 0.375 mm (0.0147 inch) around each port
opening, and 0.75 mm (0.0295 inch) overall.
INSTALLATION
1. Install manifold gasket and manifold.
2. Install manifold bolts and torque to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.) using the sequence provided.
3. Install the coolant bottle.
