Exhaust Manifolds: Installation
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- Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket and manifold.
- Install exhaust manifold bolt and nuts. Tighten the bolt to specification. Tighten the nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Raise vehicle.
- Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower vehicle.
- If installing right exhaust manifold, position the EGR.
- Install a NEW EGR pipe gasket.
- Install EGR pipe bracket bolt. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install EGR pipe nuts to the exhaust manifold. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If installing left or right side exhaust manifold, install spark plugs.
- Install spark plug wires to spark plugs and ignition coils.
- Install oil level indicator tube, if removed (right side exhaust manifold).
- Install wheelhouse panel.