Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side

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Fig 1: View Of Right Exhaust Manifold & Nuts (3.4L)

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts working from the center out to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Install the right side spark plugs.
Tighten: Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Install the spark plug wires onto the spark plugs.

Fig 2: View Of Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields & Bolts

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Install the lower exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the upper exhaust manifold heat shield.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor

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Coat the threads of the heated oxygen sensor with anti seize compound.
Install the heated oxygen sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
Install the spark plug wires.