Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold Studs (Left)
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Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Install the left side spark plugs.
Tighten
- Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) when installing the spark plugs in to a new cylinder head.
- Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (13 lb ft) when reinstalling the spark plugs after initial installation.
Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Manifold And Gasket
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Install the left engine lift hook.
Install the left engine lift hook nut and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the left engine lift hook nut and bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Left Engine Lift Hook
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Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the left exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the left exhaust manifold heat shield nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Left Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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