Exhaust manifold, assembly overview: Notes

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1 - Nut

• Replace
• Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
• Tightening sequence: Left exhaust manifold → Left exhaust manifold tightening sequence , right exhaust manifold → Right exhaust manifold tightening sequence 

2 - Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter

• Individual components of mounting: Left → Individual suspension components, left side , right → Individual components of suspension, right side 
• Removing and installing: Left → Left exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, removing and installing , right → Right exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, removing and installing 

3 - Gasket

• Replace

4 - Securing strip

• Remains installed when removing exhaust manifold

5 - Nut

• Replace
• Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
• 25 Nm

6 - Securing strip

• Remains installed when removing exhaust manifold

7 - Nut

• Replace
• Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
• 25 Nm