Exhaust Manifold LH: Installation

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1.

Install new studs and new gasket.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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2.

Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the new nuts.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: 24 lb.ft (32 Nm)

Fig 1: LH Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence

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3.

NOTE: Some replacement exhaust manifolds do not come with studs.

If necessary, install new studs.

Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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4.

Position the LH catalytic converter onto the exhaust manifold and loosely install the new nuts.

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5.

Tighten the Torca® clamp.
Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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6.

Tighten the nuts.
Torque:

Outer catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nut : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

Inner catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nut : 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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7.

Install the heat shield and bolts.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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8.

If equipped, install the skid plate and bolts.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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9.

If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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10.

If equipped, install the underbody shield and fasteners.
Torque

: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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11.

Install the following items:
- LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- LH wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .

12.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

13.

Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.