Left Exhaust Manifold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Left Exhaust Manifold

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1 - GASKET

2 - STUD

3 - NUT

4 - BOLT

5 - UPPER HEAT SHIELD

6 - LOWER HEAT SHIELD

7 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD

NOTE: If replacing the exhaust manifold, tighten the exhaust outlet studs to manifold to 40N.m (350 in. lbs.).

Position the exhaust manifold (7) and gasket (1). Install the retaining bolts (2). Tighten 4 bolts starting at the center working outward to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shields (5, 6). Tighten the bolts to 12N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Tighten the out most stud nuts to 8N.m (73 in. lbs.).
Connect the oxygen sensor.

Fig 2: Left Exhaust Pipe To Manifold Union
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1 - HO2S #1

2 - EXHAUST UNION

3 - HO2S-#2
Raise and support the vehicle.
Connect the exhaust pipe to manifold union (3). Tighten the exhaust stud nuts to 34N.m (300 in. lbs.).
Connect the negative battery cable.