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Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right

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  1. Install the exhaust manifold studs.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 18 N.m (13 lb ft) 

  2. Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
  3. Install the exhaust manifold.
  4. Install the exhaust manifold nuts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft) 

    Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold, Gasket And Nuts, Right
    G01763955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the right side spark plugs.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) when installing spark plugs into a new cylinder head.
    • Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (13 lb ft) when re-installing after initial installation.

  6. Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield.
  7. Install the upper exhaust manifold heat shield.
  8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) 

    Fig 2: Upper And Lower Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields
    G01763956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Coat the threads of the heated oxygen sensor with anti-seize compound.
  10. Install the heated oxygen sensor.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 lb ft) 

    Fig 3: Heated Oxygen Sensor
    G01763957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the spark plug wires.