Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
3. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.
4. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement.
5. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring harness connector.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. Remove the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
8. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the rear exhaust manifold. Refer to EGR Valve Replacement.
9. Remove the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts.
10. Remove the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield.
