Neon L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN Y SFI (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner assembly and bracket.
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
2. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
3. Disconnect upstream heated oxygen sensor connector.
4. Remove exhaust pipe from manifold. Discard manifold to flex joint gasket, if LEV equipped.
Exhaust Manifold
5. Remove (8) exhaust manifold retaining fasteners and remove exhaust manifold and gasket.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Discard gasket and clean all gasket surfaces of manifolds and cylinder head.
1. Position exhaust manifold and gasket in place. Apply Mopar (R) Stud and Bearing Mount to fasteners and tighten to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.)
starting at center and progressing outward in both directions. Repeat this procedure until all fasteners are at specified torque.
2. Install exhaust manifold heat shield.
3. Connect upstream heated oxygen sensor connector.
4. Install air cleaner bracket and assembly.
5. Replace manifold to flex joint gasket, if LEV equipped.
6. Attach exhaust pipe and tighten fasteners to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).