Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe

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Position the exhaust pipe with a NEW gasket to the turbocharger, EGR cooler and the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Aligning Gasket Tab

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Install a NEW gasket (1) to turbocharger and align the tab (2) to face outward.
Loosely install the exhaust pipe to turbocharger bolts.

Fig 3: Positioning Exhaust Pipe

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

Fig 4: View Of Exhaust Pipe Bolt Tightening Sequence

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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).
Install the upper exhaust gas recirculation cooling pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Coolant Hoses/Pipes Replacement .
Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .