Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When inspecting or replacing exhaust system components, make sure there is adequate clearance from all points on underbody to prevent overheating on the floor pan and possible damage to the passenger compartment insulation and trim materials.

Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe seal over the left exhaust manifold.
Insert the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) around the left exhaust manifold.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts (1, 3) securing the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) to the engine.
Tighten

Fig 1: Installing Front Exhaust Manifold Pipe
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Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe support bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
Install the nut securing the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head.
Tighten

Tighten the coil cassette ground wire nut to 17 N.m (13 ft lbs).
Install the two bolts securing the front exhaust manifold pipe to the left exhaust manifold.
Tighten

Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

Fig 2: Installing Left Exhaust Manifold To Front Exhaust Manifold Pipe Bolts

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Hand start the EGR inlet pipe nut to the front exhaust manifold pipe to prevent crossthreading.
Tighten

Tighten the EGR inlet pipe nut to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).
Install the transaxle assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T80-E) .
Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear (L47) .