Exhaust Manifold RH: Installation

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1.
- Install the new exhaust manifold studs.
  Torque
  
  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Install the new exhaust manifold gasket.

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2.

NOTE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

Install the exhaust manifold and the new nuts.

Torque

: Stage 1: 168 lb.in (19 Nm) Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Fig 1: RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence

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3.

Install the RH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

4.

Install the new RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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5.

Install the new LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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6.
- Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the new bolts.
- Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
- Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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7.

If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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8.
- If equipped, install the underbody shield and bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Install the pin-type retainers.

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9.
- If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and attach the retainer.
- Install the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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10.

Start the engine and check the exhaust for leaks.