Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Exhaust Manifold Pipe

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Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe seal over the left exhaust manifold.
Insert the front exhaust manifold pipe over the left exhaust manifold.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to cylinder head stud.
Tighten: Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to lower crankcase bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying EGR Valve Inlet Pipe
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IMPORTANT: The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water pump housing. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water pump housing.

Connect the EGR inlet pipe nut to the front exhaust manifold pipe.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Front Pipe Bolts

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Install the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear .