Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the exhaust manifold stud(s) if removed.
- If replacing the right exhaust manifold Install the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Install the lower right exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the upper right exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the new right exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the right exhaust manifold.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the right exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the right exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel injector sight shield bracket nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the right engine lift bracket.
- Install the right engine lift bracket bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the right engine lift bracket bolt and nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the right spark plug wires. Refer to
- Install the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor electrical connector (4) to the engine sight shield bracket (1).
- Connect the heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor electrical connector (4).
- Rotate the engine to the original position.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the EGR adapter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
- Install the EGR adapter pipe bolt to the right exhaust manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the EGR adapter pipe bolt to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold.
- Install the catalytic converter pipe stud nuts to the right exhaust manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter pipe stud nuts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L) .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .