Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
- Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold lower heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the exhaust manifold upper heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to EGR VALVE PIPE
- Install the 3-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.1 L) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.8L)
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring harness connector.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L) .
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L)
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.
- Connect the negative battery cable.