Exhaust Manifold Installation

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Install the exhaust manifold and new gasket.

Fig 1: Upper Heat Insulator Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the 3 exhaust manifold bolts (1-3) and 2 exhaust manifold nuts (4-5).
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts and bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the lower heat insulator.
Tighten: Tighten the lower heat insulator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install the 5 upper heat insulator bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the upper heat insulator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Support Bracket

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Install the exhaust manifold bracket to the manifold bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold bracket bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).