Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt & Manifold Gasket

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Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) onto the studs.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Rotate the oil level indicator tube into position and install the oil level indicator tube bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold & Gasket

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Position a NEW exhaust pipe gasket between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Align the tabs on the gasket to face downward.
Install the exhaust manifold onto the studs.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence -- Right Side

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Install and tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in the sequence shown.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts/nuts to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).
- Tighten the 4 center bolts/nuts an additional pass to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Exhaust Manifold Bolts

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Position the exhaust manifold heat shield to the manifold and install the exhaust manifold bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Exhaust Pipe Bracket Bolts

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Install the exhaust pipe bracket and the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).

Fig 6: View Of Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts in the sequence shown (4, 5, and 6).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
Install the turbocharger exhaust pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Exhaust Pipe Replacement (6.6L) .