Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side

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Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Manifold & Gasket

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Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence -- Left Side

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 57 N.m (42 lb ft) in the proper sequence.
2. Tighten the center exhaust manifold bolts and nuts an additional pass to 57 N.m (42 lb ft) in sequence.

Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield (Left)

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