Left Exhaust Manifold
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
- Using a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1), position the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
- First install the NEW exhaust manifold retaining bolts finger tight.
- Using the sequence shown, tighten the retaining bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and tighten the fasteners (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings.
- Lubricate the NEW seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the refrigerant used in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Install the A/C suction and liquid lines to the jumper line assembly and tighten the nuts (1) to the proper specification. Refer to FASTENER TORQUE .
- Install the left side ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE or R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
- Start the engine and check for leaks.