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Clean
CAUTION
Due to the aluminium alloy construction of
the intake manifold, wire brushes and steel
scrapers must not be used during the
cleaning process, as damage to sealing
surfaces may occur. Use of a wooden or
plastic scraper is preferred.
1 Clean mating surfaces ensuring any gasket material is removed.
2 Clean the manifold using a suitable solvent
Safety glasses must be worn when using
compressed air.
3 Dry the timing components with compressed air.
Inspect
1 Inspect the intake manifold for the following fault conditions:
• Damaged sealing and mating surfaces.
• Damaged lower intake manifold gasket.
• Damage or excessive debris on the threaded and through holes.
• Cracks or damage to the intake manifold body.
NOTE
If the lower intake manifold is cracked or
damaged, it must be repl aced. No welding or
patching of the intake manifold should be
performed.
2 Place a straight edge (1) across the upper intake manifold sealing surface (2).
3 Using a feeler gauge (3), measure the clearance
between the manifold and the straight edge.
4 If the clearance between the upper intake manifold sealing surface and the straight edge exceeds the
specified maximum warpage, replace the manifold.
Upper manifold maximum
warpage ............................................................ 0.05 mm
Figure 6A1 – 54
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5 Place a straight edge (1) across the lower intake
manifold sealing surface (2).
6 Using a feeler gauge (3), measure the clearance
between the manifold and the straight edge.
7 If the clearance between the lower intake manifold sealing surface and the straight edge exceeds the
specified maximum warpage, replace the manifold.
Lower manifold maximum
warpage ............................................................ 0.05 mm
Figure 6A1 – 55
Reassemble
Reassembly of the upper to lower intake manifold is the reverse of the disassembly procedure noting the following:
1 Ensure that both the manifo lds have been cleaned and inspected.
2 Ensure that the warpage of the mati ng surfaces is within tolerances.
3 New upper to lower intake m anifold gaskets must be used.
4 Do not tighten the intake manifold to lower intake manifold attaching bolt at this stage. The intake manifold
attaching bolts must be tightened at the specif ied sequence during the reinstallation procedure.
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the upper intake manifold and the upper and lower intake manifo ld assembly is the reverse of the
removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Install the EVAP hose to the clip atta ched to the lower intake manifold.
2 Only new gaskets are to be fitted betw een the upper and lower intake manifolds.
3 If undamaged, the lower intake manifold to cylinder head gasket may be re-used, however its replacement is
strongly recommended.
CAUTION
Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular
pattern starting at the centre bolt and moving
outward.
4 Ensure that all fasteners are tightened to the correct torque specification.
Upper intake manifold to lower intake
manifold attaching bolt torq ue specification .......23.0 Nm
Upper intake manifold to cylinder
head attaching bolt torque specification .............23.0 Nm
Lower intake manifold to cylinder
head attaching bolt torque specification .............23.0 Nm
Fuel injector wiring harness bracket
attaching bolt torque specification ........................9.0 Nm
Incorrect wiring connector installation may
cause component malfunction or component
damage.
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5 Ensure all wiring connectors are fully engaged and if applicable, locked in place.
6 Ensure all wiring harnesses are correctly routed and attached securely in their retaining clips.
7 Ensure that all hoses and pipes ar e routed correctly and that any retaining clips are correctly installed.
8 After installation pull on any quick connect fittings to check that each is correctly installed.
9 Start and run the engine to c heck for correct operation.
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3.11 Exhaust Manifold Assembly
Remove
Allow the engine to cool before commencing.
Disconnection of the battery affects
certain vehicle electronic systems, refer to
1.1 WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES before
disconnecting the battery.
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Remove the oxygen sensor harness connector (1) from the retaining bracket.
3 Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring harness connector from the engine wiring harness connector
(2).
4 Unclip the oxygen sensor wiring harness retaining clip and move aside.
5 For the left-hand side: Remove the oil level indicator tube.
6 Raise the front of the vehicle and place on stands,
refer to Section 0A General Information .
7 Working from under the vehicle, remove the two exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange nuts, refer to
Section 6F Exhaust System - V6 .
Figure 6A1 – 56
8 Remove the three bolts attaching the exhaust manifold outer heat shield (1) to the exhaust manifold
(2).
Figure 6A1 – 57
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9 Progressively loosen the seven exhaust manifold
attaching bolts (2), working from the outside to the
centre and then remove the bolts.
10 Manoeuvre the exhaust manifold (3), away from the cylinder head.
11 Remove and discard the exhaust manifold to cylinder head gasket.
Figure 6A1 – 58
12 Remove the three bolts (1), attaching the exhaust manifold inner heat shield to the exhaust manifold.
13 Using a suitable commercially available non-corrosive cleaning solvent and a soft bristled parts cleaning
brush, thoroughly clean the exhaust manifold.
14 Dry the exhaust manifold using compressed air.
Safety glasses must be worn when using
compressed air.
Figure 6A1 – 59
NOTE
• The same procedure applies to the Right-
hand exhaust manifold.
• To gain access to the lower rear exhaust
manifold attaching bolts (2), apply a slight
downward movement to the coolant inlet
pipe (1).
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Inspect
Inspect the exhaust manifold (1) for the following:
• Damage to the threaded holes for the heat shield
mounting.
• Damage to the exhaust manifold mounting holes.
• Damage to the threads of the exhaust manifold to
exhaust pipe flange studs.
• Damage to the gasket sealing surfaces.
• Using a straight edge (2) and feeler gauges (3), check
the cylinder head mounting face of the exhaust
manifold does not exceed the maximum distortion
specification of 0.25mm.
NOTE
If the surface flatness is not within
specifications, the exhaus t manifold is warped
and must be replaced.
Figure 6A1 – 60
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the exhaust manifold assembly is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 Ensure the exhaust manifold, cylinder head and exhaust pipe flange surfaces are clean.
2 Position a new exhaust manifold gasket onto the exhaust manifold.
3 Apply a 5 mm bead of Loctite 272 thread sealant (or equival ent) to the threads of the exhaust manifold attaching
bolts.
4 Install the bolts into the exhaust manifold. This will prevent the gasket from falling off the manifold.
5 Manoeuvre the exhaust manifold into position and install the exhaust manifold attaching bolts.
6 From underneath the vehicle install the exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange nuts.
7 Tighten the exhaust manifold attaching bolts to the correct torque specification.
NOTE
When tightening the exhaust manifold to cylinder
head attaching bolts, begin with the centre bolts,
then alternate from side to side to the outer bolts.
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
attaching bolt torque spec ification ........... 17.0 – 23.0 Nm
8 Apply an anti seize compound such as Caltex Kopr-Kot e (or equivalent) to the cleaned heat shield bolt threads.
Install the heat shield attaching bolts and ti ghten to the correct torque specification.
Exhaust manifold heat shield attaching
bolt torque specificat ion ............................ 8.0 – 12.0 Nm
9 For the right-hand side, install the battery harness ground cable attaching nut through the ground terminal and
lower coolant tube mounting lug, and tighten to the correct torque specification.
Battery harness ground terminal
attaching nut torque s pecification.......................13.0 Nm
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3.12 Camshaft Cover
Remove
1 Remove the intake manifold assembly, refer to 3.10 Intake Manifold Assembly – Complete .
2 For the left-hand side, remove the evaporative (EVAP) emission canister purge solenoid, refer to Section 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
3 Remove the two bolts (1) attaching the engine wiring harness former to the rear of the cylinder heads.
4 Unclip the transmission v ent tube (2) from the engine
wiring harness.
Figure 6A1 – 61
5 Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring harness connector (1) from the engine wiring harness (2), left-
hand shown, right-hand similar.
Figure 6A1 – 62
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6 Remove the bolt (1) attaching the ground connector
(2) to the cylinder head.
7 Fro the left-hand side, disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor wiring connector (3).
8 Unclip the engine wiring harness retaining lugs from the side of the camshaft cover.
Figure 6A1 – 63
9 For the right-hand side, remove the engine wiring harness retaining clip (1) from the engine control
module (ECM) bracket (2).
Figure 6A1 – 64
10 Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor wiring connector (1).
11 Unclip the engine wiring harness retaining lug (3) from the front of the camshaft cover.
12 Remove the ignition coil assemblies; refer to Section 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service
Operations .
13 Move the engine wiring harness clear of the camshaft cover.
Figure 6A1 – 65
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