Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left

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Install the exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten:

Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten:

Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft)

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold, Gasket And Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the left side spark plugs.
Tighten:
- Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) when installing spark plugs into a new cylinder head
- Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (13 lb ft) when re-installing after initial installation.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten:

Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield, Left
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.