Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install new exhaust manifold gasket with the top of the triangular up mark on it facing up and its coated face (gray side) toward the exhaust manifold side.

Fig 1: Installing New Exhaust Manifold Gasket With Top Of Triangular Up Mark Facing Upward
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the numerical order shown. Then recheck the torque of the nuts.

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Before installing new air fuel ration A/F sensors, clean the exhaust system threads using Tool and apply anti-seize lubricant.
1. Tool number: (- ) J-43879-12
  1. ( - ) J-43897-18
CAUTION:
- Do not over tighten the air fuel ratio A/F sensors. Doing so may cause damage to the sensor, resulting in the MIL coming on.