1999 GM 6.5L V8 – Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right Side) – Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L .

3. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the right front wheel.

4. Remove the right front inner wheel housing from the vehicle.

Important: The exhaust cross over pipe does not have to be removed when performing this service procedure, unless both exhaust manifolds are being replaced .

5. Remove the turbo charger assembly from the exhaust manifold. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement.

6. Remove the heat shield from the exhaust manifold.

7. Remove the glow plugs from the cylinder head .
Refer to Glow Plug Replacement – Right Side in Engine Controls-6.5L.

8. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts and stud/nuts from the cylinder head.

9. Remove the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head.

10. Clean and inspect the sealing surface of the cylinder head.

11. Clean the thread son the exhaust manifold bolts and stud/nuts.

 

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