Removal and Installation (bank 2): Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. 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)

2. Install the exhaust manifold gasket in the direction shown.

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   CAUTION: Do not reuse exhaust manifold gaskets.

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

3. Install the exhaust manifold (bank 2) nuts and tighten to specification in the order shown.

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   : Engine front

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

   • Before installing a heated oxygen sensor 2 or air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1, 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 1 or heated oxygen sensors 2. Doing so may cause damage.

     Tool numbers	: KV10114400 (J-38365)
     : KV991J0050 (J-44626)