Manifold, Exhaust: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold & Gasket

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Left side shown in illustration, right similar.

Prior to installation, make sure all gasket mating surfaces (1, 2) are clean and free of any debris.
Position the exhaust manifold gasket and manifold.

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - Left
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NOTE:
The bolts used to secure the exhaust manifold are stainless steel at locations 6 and 9. All bolts removed must be installed in the same location were they were removed from.
Left Side: Using the sequence shown in illustration, Install the exhaust manifold retaining bolts and pre-tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) allowing the gasket to seat to the exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
Re-check the torque at 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown in illustration.
Install the heat shield and tighten nuts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - Right
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NOTE:
The bolts used to secure the exhaust manifold are stainless steel at locations 7 and 8. All bolts removed must be installed in the same location were they were removed from.
Right Side: Using the sequence shown in illustration, install the exhaust manifold retaining bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) allowing the gasket to seat to the exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
Re-check the torque at 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown in illustration.
Install the heat shield and tighten nuts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Engine Support Tool
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CAUTION:
Do not damage engine harness while lowering the engine.
Using the Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support), lower the engine into position.
Raise and support the vehicle.

Fig 5: Engine Mount & Bolt
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Right side shown in illustration, left side similar.
Install the right and left engine mount through bolts (3) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Oxygen Sensor, Oxygen Sensor Connector, Ball Flange Nut & LH Catalytic Converter
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Install the right and left exhaust pipe/catalytic converter assembly.
Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors (2).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534B, Fixture, Driveline Support).

Fig 7: Engine Cover, Clean Air Hose, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Electrical Connector & Air Cleaner Housing
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Install the air cleaner housing (4).
Install the clean air hose (2).
Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (3).
Install the engine cover (1).

Fig 8: Battery
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Connect the negative battery cable (1).
Start the engine and check for leaks.