Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable for battery.
2. Remove battery from vehicle.
3. Remove Power Distribution Center (PDC) fasteners and set aside.
4. Remove battery tray assembly.
5. Remove washer bottle assembly
6. Remove accessory drive belt.
7. Remove A/C compressor from mounting and set aside.
8. Remove A/C accumulator support bracket fastener.
9. Drain coolant below heater hose level.
10. Remove heater hoses at engine.
11. Remove fasteners attaching exhaust manifold heat shield.
12. Remove heat shield.
13. Remove upper exhaust manifold attaching fasteners.
14. Raise vehicle on hoist.
15. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
16. Remove fasteners attaching starter. Move starter aside.
17. Remove lower exhaust manifold attaching fasteners.
18. Remove exhaust manifold and gasket. Manifold is removed from below the engine compartment.
