Left Exhaust Manifold: Installing

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Tightening specifications, refer to Figure.

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace gasket and self-locking nuts.

-- Place new gasket onto stud bolts.

-- Insert exhaust manifold in securing strips and tighten. Refer to Figure.

Fig 1: Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence

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-- Install left coolant pipe. Refer to LEFT COOLANT PIPE .

-- Install left primary catalytic converter. Refer to LEFT PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER .

-- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .

-- Fill with coolant COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .