Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
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- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:- Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts as specified in the service procedure. Improperly installed and/or leaking exhaust manifold gaskets may affect vehicle emissions and/or on-board diagnostic (OBD) II system performance.
- The cylinder head exhaust manifold bolt hole threads must be clean and free of debris or threadlocking material.
- Do not apply sealant to the first 3 threads of the bolt.
Install the heat shield (603) and bolts (604) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust pipe studs (605) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) wide band of threadlock to the threads of the exhaust manifold bolts. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Install the exhaust manifold, NEW gasket, and bolts.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts a final pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
- Using a flat punch, bend over the exposed edge of the exhaust manifold gasket at the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Inspect the inside of the spark plug wire boot for a thin, even coat of grease. If there is no grease present or additional grease is necessary, complete the following procedure:
- Apply a thin coating of dielectric grease evenly to the inside of the spark plug wire boot, up to a depth of 15 mm from the end of the boot. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Remove any excess grease from around the end of the boot, and ensure there is not an excessive amount within the boot.
- Install the spark plug wires onto the spark plugs.
NOTE:
Only apply dielectric grease to the spark plug side of the spark plug wire boot.