Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold & Gasket (Right)

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IMPORTANT:

Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts, as specified in the service procedure. Improperly installed and/or leaking exhaust manifold gaskets may affect vehicle emissions and/or on-board diagnostic (OBD) II system performance.
The cylinder head exhaust manifold bolt hole threads must be clean and free of debris or threadlocking material.

Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) wide band of threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent, to the threads of the exhaust manifold bolts. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
Install the exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust manifold.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
2. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts final pass to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
Using a flat punch, bend over the exposed edge of the exhaust manifold gasket at the front of the right cylinder head.

Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts (Right)

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Install the heat shield (603) and bolts (604).
Tighten: Tighten the heat shield bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).