Exhaust Manifold Installation

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Install new exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten

Tighten the studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold Studs
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Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
Install new exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts. Follow the tightening sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Manifold & Gasket
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Coat the threads of the oxygen sensor with antiseize compound GM P/N United States 12397953.
Install the oxygen sensor.
Tighten

Tighten the oxygen sensor to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Oxygen Sensor
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Install the block heater and bolt if equipped.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Block Heater
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Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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