Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
Exhaust Manifold: Removal and Replacement
Exhaust Manifold - Removal
REMOVAL
RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
1. Disconnect negative cable for battery.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
3. Remove accessory drive belt See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
4. Remove A/C compressor See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Compressor HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Compressor - Removal.
5. Remove A/C accumulator support bracket fastener.
6. Drain coolant below heater hose level See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
7. Remove heater hoses at engine.
8. Remove fasteners attaching exhaust manifold heat shield.
9. Remove heat shield.
10. Remove upper exhaust manifold attaching fasteners.
11. Raise vehicle on hoist.
12. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
13. Remove fasteners attaching starter. Move starter aside.
14. Remove lower exhaust manifold attaching fasteners.
15. Remove exhaust manifold and gasket. Manifold is removed from below the engine compartment.
LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
1. Disconnect negative cable for battery.