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Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the exhaust manifold studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 10 N.m (89 Ib. in).

    Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G01703698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
  3. Install the exhaust manifold.
  4. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

  5. Install the right side spark plugs.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 Ib. ft) when installing the spark plugs in to a new cylinder head.
    • Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (13 Ib. ft) when re-installing the spark plugs after initial installation.
      Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold, Gasket, Bolts & Nuts
      G01703699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower right exhaust manifold heat shield.
    Fig 3: Lower Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
    G01703700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the upper right exhaust manifold heat shield.
    Fig 4: Upper Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
    G01703701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the fuel injector sight shield cover bracket.
  9. Install the fuel injector sight shield cover bracket nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

    Fig 5: Fuel Injector Sight Shield Cover Bracket & Nuts
    G01703702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the right engine lift hook.
  11. Install the right engine lift hook nut and bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the right engine lift hook nut and bolt to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

    Fig 6: Right Engine Lift Hook, Nut & Bolt
    G01703703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Coat the threads of the heated oxygen sensor with anti-seize compound.
  13. Install the heated oxygen sensor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 Ib. ft).

  14. Install the heated oxygen sensor lead.
    Fig 7: Heated Oxygen Sensor & Lead
    G01703704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Inspect the EGR outlet pipe for leaks during installation. If leaks are present, replace the EGR adapter assembly.

  15. Install the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head.
  16. Install the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head bolts to 50 N.m (37 Ib. ft).

  17. Install the EGR inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold.
  18. Install the EGR inlet pipe bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the EGR inlet pipe bolt to 29 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

  19. Install the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter.
  20. Install the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter nut to 29 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

    Fig 8: EGR Valve Adapter & Bolts, EGR Inlet & Outlet Pipe, Nut & Bolt
    G01703705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.