Exhaust Manifold Insulator (Lower) Installation Note

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Tighten the exhaust manifold insulator (lower) installation bolts in the order. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Insulator (Lower) Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Verify that the insulator is installed as shown. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Inspecting Installed Insulator

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