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Left Exhaust Manifold

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  1. Install exhaust manifold and gasket from below engine compartment.
  2. Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners (Fig 1). DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
    Fig 1: Installing Left Exhaust Manifold
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  3. Lower vehicle and install upper exhaust manifold fasteners (Fig 1). Tighten all manifold bolts starting at center and working outward to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners, may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
  4. Install exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig 1). Tighten fasteners to 8 N.m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
  5. Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
  6. Connect negative cable to battery.