Tips on removing exhaust manifold

[c.d.iesel]

looks good - but

if it were me I would not re-use that manifold gasket shield

it's already been compressed from the first install

now you'll have a question of it sealing and for how long, and

washers should have been under the copper nuts to spread the load -

it's just the right thing to do.

[bnam]

CD -- not sure I understand. That is a new OEM gasket. I did not reuse.

Not sure what do do about the washers. I did not use them since the parts manual did not indicate them. I've driven the car about 20miles since the install.

Should I consider remove the nuts to put washers underneath -- or do I just leave em on as is? I'm inclined to the latter.

B