Exhaust Manifold Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Studs

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install new exhaust manifold studs and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold & Gasket

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Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
Install NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts finger tight.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts in sequence. Tighten the nuts a second time to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Oxygen Sensor

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Coat the threads of the oxygen sensor with antiseize GM P/N 12397953 or equivalent.
Install the oxygen sensor and tighten to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).