Left Exhaust Manifold
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install exhaust manifold and gasket from below engine compartment.
- Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners (Fig 1). DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
- 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.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig 1). Tighten fasteners to 8 N.m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
- Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
- Connect negative cable to battery.