Exhaust Manifold Pipe: Installation
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- Install NEW exhaust manifold pipe seal to the manifold pipe.
- Install exhaust manifold pipe.
- Apply lubricant to exhaust pipe hanger bracket to aid in installation.
- Slide exhaust manifold pipe hanger into exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
- Install and tighten exhaust manifold pipe nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If exhaust manifold pipe was replaced, apply Anti-Seize Compound GM (PN 12377953) to threads of old oxygen sensor. Install oxygen sensor. Tighten oxygen sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If exhaust manifold pipe was not replaced, connect oxygen sensor electrical connector. Connect CPA retainer. Install clip around engine harness and oxygen sensor pigtail.
- Install muffler. See MUFFLER REPLACEMENT .
- Install transmission support crossmember.
- Install transmission support crossmember bolts. Tighten transmission support crossmember bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower transmission onto transmission support.
- Install transmission mount to transmission support nuts. Tighten transmission mount nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove transmission jack.
- Install oil pan skid plate and bolts, if necessary. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower vehicle.