Remove the three 14mm bolts and two 14mm nuts from the factory exhaust manifold mounting points.

The exhaust manifold will rest on the upper studs once the all of the bolts/ nuts have been removed.

Remove the two 12mm bolts that attach the oil filter heat shield to the engine. The removal of this piece will aid with the removal of the factory exhaust manifold and installation of the new header.

The re-installation of the heat shield is optional.