Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the 6 bolts and remove the transverse member.
Remove the front exhaust pipe as follows:
A.Support the exhaust system at the catalytic converter with a jack or by suspending it on a piece of wire.
B.Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector and remove the sensor using a sensor wrench.
C.Remove the 3 exhaust manifold flange nuts and remove the clamp from the hold-down bracket. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the alternator.
D.Remove the exhaust pipe-to-converter nuts and pry the rubber hangers from the mounting hooks. Remove the pipe.
Remove the alternator lower through-bolt and remove the alternator.
Oct 24, 2009 at 2:05 PM
