Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right
Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire.
3. Remove the right fender wheelhouse extension.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
5. Remove the catalytic converter assembly.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts through the wheelhouse.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold with the exhaust manifold gaskets and the spark plug wire shields from the engine.
8. Clean all gasket surfaces.
Installation Procedure
Important: To assist in installing the exhaust manifold to the engine, the tabs on a NEW exhaust manifold gasket will hold the gasket and the bolts in
place.
1. Sub-assemble the NEW gaskets, the spark plug wire shields, and the bolts to the exhaust manifold.