Removal and Installation: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install the exhaust manifold nuts in the order as shown RH (A) and LH (B).
←: Front

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION:

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.
Tool numbers: - (J-43897-18)

: - (J-43897-12)
Do not over-tighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor or heated oxygen sensors. Doing so may cause damage.
Tool numbers: KV10114400 (J-38365)

: - (J-44626)