Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.

Remove the engine cover (A).

Remove the air duct (A) and the air cleaner assembly (B).

Remove the oil level gauge (A).

Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (A) and remove the oxygen sensor connector bracket (B).

Remove the LH/RH exhaust manifold stay (A).

Remove the exhaust manifold heat protector (A).

Remove the exhaust manifold (A).