Grand Caravan AWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.
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.
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.
13. Lower vehicle and remove screws attaching front heat shield to front manifold.
