We are replacing the gasket due to its burnout

We are preparing the car for repair work. We install the car on an inspection pit or on a lift.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Unscrew and remove the power unit protection

Disconnect the inlet pipe from the manifold.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

To do this, use a 14 key to unscrew the two nuts securing the intake pipe.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

The exhaust manifold is supported from below by a bracket attached to the cylinder block.

Using a 16 head or an open-end wrench, unscrew nut 1 and bolt 2 securing the bracket to the cylinder block

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Remove the manifold mounting bracket

Remove the air filter housing.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

With the head on 10 unscrew the five bolts securing the upper heat shield.

Before unscrewing, wet the threads with WD-40 penetrating liquid or brake fluid.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Remove the control oxygen concentration sensor.

To do this, disconnect the wiring harness block to the sensor.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Put a 22 mm open-end wrench through the wire.

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Unscrew the oxygen concentration sensor

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

We take out the oxygen concentration sensor from the exhaust manifold hole.

Wet the manifold mounting nuts with penetrating liquid WD-40 or kerosene

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Head 10 unscrew the nine nuts securing the exhaust manifold flange to the cylinder head

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Remove the manifold assembly with the lower heat shield

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

Removing the exhaust cylinder gasket

How to replace the exhaust manifold gasket K4M

If the manifold is subject to replacement, then unscrew the five nuts securing the lower heat shield and remove it.

Before installing the manifold, all surfaces clean and inspect the parts.

Before tightening the manifold nuts, apply graphite grease to all manifold studs.

Tighten the manifold mounting nuts sequentially from the center to the edge. The tightening torque of the nuts should be 18 Nm.