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.
1. Exhaust manifold nuts: 30.9 N.m (3.2 kg-m, 23 lb-ft)
Fig 1: Installing 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 Tool, and apply anti-seize lubricant.
  Tool numbers:
  1. 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.
  Tool numbers:
  1. KV10114400 (J-38365)
  2. KV10117100 (J-3647-A)
  Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the RH and LH three way catalyst support bolts in the order shown.
1. Three way catalyst support bolts: 22.0 N.m (2.2 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Installing RH And LH Three Way Catalyst Support Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
1. Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb)
Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts & Torque Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the three way catalyst heat shield bolts.
1. Three way catalyst heat shield bolts: 8.3 N.m (0.85 kg-m, 73 in-lb)