Removal And Installation: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install the exhaust manifold nuts in the order shown.

Fig 1: Install The Exhaust Manifold Nuts (RH)
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Fig 2: Install The Exhaust Manifold Nuts (LH)
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1. Exhaust manifold nuts : 28.4 - 33.3 N.m (2.9 - 3.3 kg-m, 21 - 24 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- When using the heated oxygen sensor wrench, tighten to the middle of specified torque range, because the length of the Tool may increase the actual tightness. Do not tighten to the maximum specified torque range.
  1. Tool numbers : KV10114400 (J38365)
  2. : KV10117100 (J3647-A)
- Before installing a heated oxygen sensor or air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor, clean the exhaust manifold threads using the oxygen sensor thread cleaner tool, and apply anti-seize lubricant.
  1. Tool numbers : J-43897-18
  2. : J-43897-12
- Do not over-tighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor or heated oxygen sensors. Doing so may cause damage.
Install the RH and LH three way catalyst support bolts in the order shown.
1. Three way catalyst support bolts : 19 - 28 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 14 - 18 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Install The RH And LH Three Way Catalyst Support Bolts
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Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
1. Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts : 5.1 - 6.5 N.m (0.52 - 0.66 kg-m, 46 - 57 in-lb)
Install the three way catalyst heat shield bolts.
1. Three way catalyst heat shield bolts : 6.7 - 9.8 N.m (0.69 - 0.99 kg-m, 60 - 86 in-lb)

Fig 4: Install The Three Way Catalyst Heat Shield Bolts

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