Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Exhaust Exhaust Manifold
Remove the secondary air injection bolts-(2) andnuts-(1).
Remove the secondary air injection studs-(3 and4).Remove the secondary air injection valveassembly-(1).Remove the secondary air injection gasket-(2) anddiscard.
Remove the oxygen sensor-(1).
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.Remove the exhaust manifold heatshield-(1).
Remove the block heater-(1), if equipped.
Remove and discard the exhaust manifold to cylinder headretaining nuts-(1).Remove the exhaust manifold-(2).Remove the exhaust manifold gasket-(3).Clean all of the sealing surfaces.If the exhaust manifold is being replaced, transfer thefollowing parts:The exhaust manifold heat shieldThe oxygen sensor
Remove the secondary air injection pipe assemblybolts-(2).Remove the secondary air injection pipeassembly-(1).
Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Removal - Bank 2 Emissions Air Injection
Remove the secondary air injection-(SAI) checkvalve bolts-(3).Remove the SAI check valve-(2).Remove and discard the SAI check valvegasket-(1). ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal Engine Cooling Thermostat
Remove the thermostat housing bolts.Remove the thermostat housing.Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket. ...
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Cylinder Head Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Engine Block Cylinder Head
Special ToolsEN 38188Cylinder Head Broken Bolt Extractor KitFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial ToolsRemove the cylinder head to the block bolts insequence.Discard the bolts.Caution:In order to prevent damage to the valves and injectors duringcylinder head removal, set the cylinder head o ...
