Exhaust manifold removal - Torx Size?

[sdtim]

2015 SCV6 - Does anyone know the torx size for the 6 exhaust manifold bolts?

I found this online, but the size isn't listed: JLR-303-1652 Exhaust Manifold Bolt Remover & Installer Tool

Any removal tips would also be greatly appreciated.

 

[sdtim]

EDIT: T52 is not the Torx size for the exhaust manifold bolts.

 

[djkaosone]

It's not a special torx size as I recall. I had the socket size in my Harbor Freight Torx set. Are you removing the heads to get to your exhaust manifolds?

If so, good luck! I've done it and it's tedious just to replace my exhaust manifold gaskets. I also found broken bolts, so have some extra exhaust manifold bolts handy.

 

[sdtim]

A size 8 hex bit worked to remove the bolts. I actually ended up just unbolting the collector and pulling the heads with the manifolds attached. Easy peasy. I'm about to pull the engine out (hopefully).

 

[djkaosone]

Yup, tedious work but manageable. I took it a step further and retapped all the holes. I should have replaced those oem exhaust manifold bolts with something else since 2 of them were missing the hex head.