Install both exhaust manifolds

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that there are no particles or impurities in the medium openings. Coolant or foreign substances in the oil can cause engine damage such as damage to the connecting rod bearing.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.
Clean sealing surfaces (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Clean sealing surfaces (1) .
Replace seals (1) .
Parts: Seals
Position seals (1) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The seals fit in one installation orientation only. Ensure correct installation.

Install seal (1) with the side of the bead (2) (seal cavity) toward the exhaust manifold (3) .

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Position exhaust manifold (2) .
Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (1) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust manifold
M8x40 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque Angle of rotation	25 Nm 45°

Position exhaust manifold (2) .
Replace screws (1) .
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust manifold
M8x40 screw Replace screw.	tightening torque Angle of rotation	25 Nm 45°

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT EXHAUST TURBOCHARGERS .
Refer to MOUNTING FIXTURE ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT MOUNT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR THE ENGINE ABOVE CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEAR ENGINE FOR BANK 2 .
Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .

Installing conduit on bank 2.

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Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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Position the wiring harness.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Refer to INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER WITH THE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE SENSOR SYSTEM OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENTILATION LINE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 PARTIALLY .

Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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Position the conduit (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR COOLER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to CLOSING THE COOLANT PUMPS .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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Remove the battery cover .

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Remove the special tool 2 452 007 from the battery.
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- Install the cover (2).
- Lock the lock (1).
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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- Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1)
- Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.
Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .