Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, install heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT - POSITION 1 in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- If removed, install EGR valve pipe. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PIPE REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold lower heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold upper heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts/studs to the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Install spark plug wires from the engine right bank spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install ignition module and the ignition coils with the bracket. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor. Refer to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Rotate the engine back to the original position. Refer to ROTATING THE ENGINE FOR SERVICE ACCESS in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
- Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER INTAKE DUCT REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.