Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Left Exhaust Pipe

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Position the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Positioning Exhaust Pipe Gaskets

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IMPORTANT: Position the exhaust pipe gaskets with the tabs shown. Failure to do so will cause improper alignment of the gaskets and result in exhaust leaks.

Install a NEW gasket (1) to the turbocharger with the tab (2) facing outward.
Loosely install the exhaust pipe to turbocharger bolts.

Fig 3: Positioning Exhaust Pipe Gaskets

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IMPORTANT: Position the exhaust pipe gaskets with the tabs shown. Failure to do so will cause improper alignment of the gaskets and result in exhaust leaks.

Position the exhaust pipe with a NEW gasket (1) to the exhaust manifold. Align the tabs (2) on the gasket to face outward.
Loosely install the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts.

Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence - Left Side

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the exhaust pipe bolts in the sequence shown to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield

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

Fig 6: View Of Left Exhaust Heat Shield & Nuts

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Install the left side exhaust heat shield (3) at the dash panel.
Install the heat shield nuts (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .