Removal and Installation (bank 2): Installation

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Install the studs in the exhaust manifold (if removed), and tighten to specification.

Exhaust manifold studs

: 15.4 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

Install the exhaust manifold gasket in the direction shown, below.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

(A)	: Bank 1
(B)	: Triangle press
(C)	: Bank 2
	: Engine front

Install the exhaust manifold (bank 2) nuts and tighten to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold (Bank 2) Nut Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Number 7 and 8 are tightened a second time.

Exhaust manifold nut

: 30.9 N.m (3.2 kg-m, 23 ft-lb)

: Engine front

Install exhaust manifold cover (bank 2) and tighten bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown, below.

Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Cover (Bank 2) Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Exhaust manifold cover (bank 2) bolts

: 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb)

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

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.

Oxygen sensor thread cleaner	:--(J-43897-18)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner	:--(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)
: KV991J0050 (J-44626)