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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Front Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange & Seal
    GM1670472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe flange and a NEW seal onto the exhaust manifold.
  2. Insert the upper right exhaust manifold bolt to the manifold in this location (2).
  3. Place the NEW exhaust manifold gasket over the bolt and against the manifold.
  4. Insert the exhaust manifold into the front exhaust manifold pipe and against the cylinder head.
  5. Finger start the exhaust manifold bolt.
  6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  7. Install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts and tighten all exhaust manifold bolts starting from right to left beginning with the bolt in this location (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Front Pipe Bolts
    GM1670489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the exhaust manifold front pipe bolts (2).
  10. Fig 3: Locating HO2S Wiring Harness Connector
    GM1670526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. If reusing the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-sieze compound, GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent.
  12. Install the HO2S.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

  13. Fig 4: View Of Engine Harness Electrical Connector & Clips
    GM1665455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S.
  15. Install the CPA retainer.
  16. Install the front engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Front Mount Bracket Replacement .