Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Left

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Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket to the cylinder head.
Install the exhaust manifold.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield - Left

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Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 10 N.m (89 in ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Crossover Pipe

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Install the exhaust crossover pipe (2) to left exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Position the heater pipes back and connect hoses.
Install the nuts holding the heater pipe to the throttle body.
Install the hose clamps to the heater pipes and hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts - Left

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Install the exhaust crossover heat shield (2) and bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 10 N.m (89 in ft).
Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - INLET .
Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
Install air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET DUCT REPLACEMENT .