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Originally posted by vdiaz:

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Hi,

Has anoyone here been successful in removing a bank 1 precat from a 96 V6 contour? Do you need to remove the radiator hose(s)?

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Exhaust Manifold RH (211860)


Removal

1. Remove the generator and the generator mounting bracket.For additional information, refer to �«Section 414-02�».

2. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe.For additional information, refer to �«Section 309-00�».

3. Remove the right-hand halfshaft support bearing retainer bracket.For additional information, refer to �«Section 205-04�».

4. Remove the right-hand heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).For additional information, refer to �«Section 303-14B�».

5. Raise and support the vehicle.For additional information, refer to �«Section 100-02�».

�µ 6. Loosen the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and remove the nut to the exhaust manifold.

l Loosen the EGR valve.

l Remove the nut.

�µ 7. Note:
Remove the nuts in the sequence shown.

Note:
Remove and discard the gasket.

Remove the right-hand exhaust manifold.


Installation

�µ 1. Note:
Use a new exhaust manifold gasket.

Note:
Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

�µ Refer to corresponding illustration.

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Originally posted by vdiaz:

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Thanks for your reply. My bad though. I was referring to the precat in the radiator side. this should be Bank 2 then...

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Exhaust Manifold LH (211870)


Removal

1. Remove the left-hand heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor. For additional information, refer to �«Section 303-14B�».

2. Remove the exhaust crossover tube. For additional information, refer to �«Section 309-00�».

�µ 3. Remove the nuts and remove the left-hand exhaust manifold and gasket in the sequence shown.

l Remove and discard the gasket.


Installation

�µ 1. Note:
Use a new exhaust manifold gasket.

Note:
Tighten in the sequence shown.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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