Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If replacing the right exhaust manifold install the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor. Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR in Engine Controls - 3.1 L.
- Install the right exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the right exhaust manifold.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the right exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield.
- Install the right exhaust manifold lower heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield.
- Install the right exhaust manifold upper heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the EGR pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to EGR VALVE PIPE in Engine Controls-3.1 L.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.1L) or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts to the right exhaust manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor electrical connector.
- Install the ignition control module and the ignition control module bracket. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE in Engine Controls-3.1 L.
- Install the MAP sensor. Refer to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
- Return the engine to the original position.
- Install the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.1 L.
- Install the accelerator and cruise control cables with the bracket to the throttle body.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.