Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If removed, install the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Removed, install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve pipe.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in general information.
- Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- 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 head 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. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Install the EVAP solenoid bracket.
- Install the spark plug wires to the engine right bank spark plugs.
- Install the ignition module and the ignition coils with the bracket.
- Install the EGR valve to the intake manifold. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the MAP sensor. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Rotate the engine back to the original position. Refer to ROTATING THE ENGINE FOR SERVICE ACCESS .
- Install the accelerator cable bracket to the throttle body. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.