Right Exhaust Manifold
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig 1) from below engine compartment.
- Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners. DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
- Lower vehicle and install upper exhaust manifold fasteners. 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.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten fasteners to 8 N.m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
- Install starter and fasteners.
- Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
- Connect heater hoses at engine.
- Install fastener attaching A/C accumulator.
- Install A/C compressor and fasteners.
- Install accessory drive belt (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
- Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
- Install battery and connect cables.
- Fill cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM ).