Mopar 68205983AA Exhaust Manifold

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Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Block the rear wheels, set the parking brake, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Unbolt the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Note: On V8 models, you must soak the nuts for at least five minutes with penetrating oil, then replace the fasteners with new ones. Remove the drive belt. Drain the engine coolant below the level of the heater hoses. Remove the air inlet duct and air filter housing. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Remove the air conditioning accumulator bracket fastener. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine. Remove the starter. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shields. Remove the exhaust manifold mounting bolts and remove the manifold from the vehicle. Lower the exhaust manifold and remove it from under the vehicle. Clean the mating surfaces to remove all traces of old gasket material, then inspect the manifold for distortion and cracks. Warpage can be checked with a precision straightedge held against the mating flange. II a feeler gauge thicker than 0.030-inch can be inserted between the straightedge and flange surface, take the manifold to an automotive machine shop for resurfacing. Place the exhaust manifold in position with a new gasket and install the mounting bolts linger tight. Starting in the middle and working out toward the ends, tighten the mounting bolts in several increments, to the torque. Tighten the heat shield bolts to the torque. Install the remaining components in the reverse order of removal. If you're working on a right-side exhaust manifold on a V8 engine, refill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks between the manifold and cylinder head and between the manifold and exhaust pipe.

The studs go in the holes for the front two cylinders, and an additional one goes at the lower rear.

Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.