General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
Repair & overhaul
For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.
Before you start
- Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn to release. Pull on the boot only, not the wire.
Procedure
- Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
- Rotate the spark plug wire boot one half turn.
- Pull outward on the spark plug wire boot to release from the spark plug.
- Remove the bolts and the spark plug wire supports.
- Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
- Remove the spark plug wire shields.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.