Exhaust Manifold LH: Installation

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- Install the new exhaust manifold studs.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Install the new exhaust manifold gasket.
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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: LH Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Install the LH catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter LH .
Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the bolts.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Position the ground and install the bolt to the LH shock tower.
Torque

: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Install the suspension support bar and the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Start the engine and check the exhaust for leaks.