Exhaust Manifold Removal on Dodge Dakota?

The exhaust manifold removal details.

The complete details to remove/ install exhaust manifold with helpful diagrams is as follows :---

3.7L Engines

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Exhaust manifold heat shields

   Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Exhaust manifolds

To install:

NOTE

If the exhaust manifold studs came out with the nuts when removing the exhaust manifolds, replace them with new studs.

 

Fig. Exhaust manifold fastener locations-3.7L engines

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Exhaust manifolds. Torque the fasteners to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm), starting with the center nuts and work out to the ends.

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   EGR tube

   Exhaust manifold heat shields

   Negative battery cable
2. Start the engine, check for leaks and repair if necessary.

4.7L Engine

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   
   Battery

   Power distribution center

   Battery tray

   Windshield washer fluid bottle

   Air cleaner assembly

   Accessory drive belt

   A/C compressor

   A/C accumulator bracket

   Heater hoses

   Exhaust manifold heat shields

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Starter motor

   Exhaust manifolds 
   
   
   

   Fig. Left side exhaust manifold installation; right side similar-4.7L engine

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Exhaust manifolds, using new gaskets. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm), starting with the inner bolts and work out to the ends.

   Starter motor

   Exhaust Y-pipe

   Exhaust manifold heat shields

   Heater hoses

   A/C accumulator bracket

   A/C compressor

   Accessory drive belt

   Air cleaner assembly

   Windshield washer fluid bottle

   Battery tray

   Power distribution center

   Battery
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

Thanks.           

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