Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe seal over the left exhaust manifold.
- Insert the front exhaust manifold pipe over the left exhaust manifold.
- Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to cylinder head stud.
Tighten
Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the front exhaust manifold pipe to lower crankcase bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the EGR inlet pipe nut to the front exhaust manifold pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Install the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe Replacement .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water pump housing. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water pump housing.