Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe nuts. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L)
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.1L) or Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement (3.8L)
- Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.
- Connect the negative battery cable.