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Exhaust Manifold Installation

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    Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold And Cylinder Head Bolts
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  1. Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (2).
  2. Install the exhaust manifold (1) to the cylinder head.
  3. Hand start NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (3).
  4. Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bolt tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Fasteners have adhesive patch and must be tighten ed to final torque within 5 minutes.

  5. tighten the NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head bolts three passes in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  6. Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Brace Nuts
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  7. Install the exhaust manifold brace (2).
  8. Install the exhaust manifold brace bolts (3) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  9. Install NEW exhaust manifold brace nuts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  10. Fig 4: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
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  11. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (1).
  12. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (2) and tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb in).