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09 jk exhaust header kit – Rugged Ridge Stainless Steel Header, 3.8L, 07-11 Jeep Wrangler User Manual

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07-09 JK EXHAUST HEADER KIT

17650.53

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Step 5. Remove the power steering reservoir bolt
and move the reservoir to the side. Remove
the reservoir mounting bracket and set aside.

Step 6. Remove the two front tray mounting bolts.

Step 7. Remove the fuse box by pressing the four
release tabs located on each corner of the
fuse box.

Step 8. Once the fuse box tabs have been released,
lift the box up and lay it over the side of the
fender. Remove the large plastic tray and set
aside. Remove the spark plugs wires from the
plugs only and label each wire.

Step 9. Remove the passenger and driver side heat
shield bolts. Remove both heat shields. Do not
discard the passenger side, it will be reused
later. A bolt penetrating spray may be needed.

Step 10. Remove the two down pipe flange bolts on
each manifold. Remove the remaining bolts
holding on each manifold. Remove both
manifolds and set aside. Remove any remains
of the old gasket material that is left on the head.
Be careful not to gouge the aluminum cylinder
head.

REV 12/14.