Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right

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Install the exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold nuts in sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in sequence to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the right side spark plugs.
Tighten
- Tighten the spark plugs to 20 N.m (15 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.
Fig 1: Installing Right Exhaust Manifold And Gasket
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Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the upper exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 2: Installing Right Upper And Lower Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Coat the threads of the heated oxygen sensor with anti seize compound.
Install the heated oxygen sensor.
Tighten

Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
Install the spark plug wires.

Fig 3: Installing Heated Oxygen Sensor
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