Exhaust Manifold Installation

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Install the exhaust manifold and new gasket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
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).

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the lower heat insulator.
Tighten

Tighten the lower heat insulator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install the upper heat insulator bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the upper heat insulator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Install the exhaust manifold bracket to the manifold bolt.
Tighten

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

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Manifold Bracket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.