Hombre S Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (2000)
6. Remove the nuts holding the secondary Air Injection (AIR) pipe to the exhaust manifold, if equipped.
7. Remove the AIR pipe and gasket from the exhaust manifold.
8. Raise the vehicle.
9. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
10. Lower the vehicle to the proper height.
11. Remove the front tire to gain access to the rear exhaust manifold bolts.
12. Remove the fender wheelhouse extension.
13. Working through the wheel house opening disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
14. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and the stud.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. From under the hood remove the exhaust manifold and the spark plug wire shields from the engine.
17. 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 bolts in
place.
