well i was trying to remove my stock f22a1 exhaust manifold earlier myself because i dont feel like paying $150 to get my new HP Design headers installed. i had every bolt removed all the way to the cat but then i noticed a little bracket behind the stock manifold that attaches the manifold to the block i guess. i cant seem to be able to get any wrench behind there to budge the bolts and theres not much room in the space.... do i have to remove my radiator or is there a special trick or tool to use? thanks all input is greatly appreciated.
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didnt think there was a bracket there... when i took mine off it looked like a heat shield on the back of the header.. maybe mine rusted off though.. try smackin itComment
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There is a braket there and I got lucky and my braket was broken and I didnt bother to put it back on. And I think you have to get it from under the car and i know its a bitch to get wrench in there but you have to try still. Use a ratchet with a short socket.
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ok there are 2 Bolts in it one you can barelly get from the top and the other one lay down under the car " make sure its up high enough for these type of things man " look up u should be able to get a socket in there with an extention and a swivel head on it , Just did mine a month ago and thats how I got them out .. NOTE : The Top 'one is a Bitch but it will come out with a socket and a swivel head also ,,,
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i havent had to take mine of in quite a while, but i never had a hard time with it i guarantee..Comment
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You only have to remove the bolt that connects the manifold. It is a 14 mm as I remember. Once its off, the manifold will come off with a couple love-taps. Remember, it's formed a very close bond over the years with the engine and the A pipe.
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