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.
- Install the front exhaust manifold pipe flange and a NEW seal onto the exhaust manifold.
- Insert the upper right exhaust manifold bolt to the manifold in this location (2).
- Place the NEW exhaust manifold gasket over the bolt and against the manifold.
- Insert the exhaust manifold into the front exhaust manifold pipe and against the cylinder head.
- Finger start the exhaust manifold bolt.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
- Install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts and tighten all exhaust manifold bolts starting from right to left beginning with the bolt in this location (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold front pipe bolts (2).
- If reusing the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-sieze compound, GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent.
- Install the HO2S.
Tighten: Tighten the sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S.
- Install the CPA retainer.
- Install the front engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Front .