Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side

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Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Gasket

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Install a NEW left exhaust manifold gasket.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold

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Install the left exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Left Exhaust Manifold Upper Bolts At Left Cylinder Head

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Loosely install the left exhaust manifold upper bolts into the left cylinder head.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Lower Bolts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Loosely install the left exhaust manifold lower bolts into the left cylinder head.
Tighten the left exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Place the left exhaust manifold heat shield in position.

Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts

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Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).