Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Fig. 9 Exhaust Manifold
REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner assembly and bracket.
2. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
3. Remove exhaust pipe from manifold.
4. Remove 8 exhaust manifold retaining fasteners and remove exhaust manifold.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Discard gasket and clean all gasket surfaces of manifolds and cylinder head.
2. Test manifold gasket surfaces for flatness with straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold
length.
3. Inspect manifolds for cracks or distortion. Replace manifold if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Set exhaust manifold in place. Apply Loctite 277 or equivalent to fasteners and tighten to 23 N.m (200 in. 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. Install air cleaner bracket and assembly.
4. Attach exhaust pipe and tighten fasteners to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).