Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side (With RPO NC1 or NF7)
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.
- If the engine is equipped with coolant heaters, install the right side (1) heater as follows:
- Place the coolant heater (1) in position on the cylinder block.
- Install the coolant heater bolt and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Position a new manifold gasket (1) in place on the cylinder head studs.
- Using two hands, position the manifold (2) onto the cylinder head.
- Install two outer manifold nuts (3) to hold the manifold in place.
- Install the remaining manifold nuts. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Coat the oxygen sensor threads with high temperature anti-seize, GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent.
- Install the oxygen sensor (1) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the NEW AIR valve pipe gasket.
- Install the AIR valve.
- Install the AIR valve bolts through the mounting bracket and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the AIR valve pipe nuts to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the AIR valve pipe nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the exhaust intermediate pipe.
- Install the exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the engine rear lift bracket.
- Install the engine rear lift bracket bolts and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the NEW EGR valve inlet pipe into the water crossover port.
- Loosely thread the EGR valve inlet pipe nut (1) onto the fitting on the exhaust intermediate pipe.
- Loosely thread the EGR valve inlet pipe bolt into the water crossover.
- Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe nut and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- Tighten the EGR valve inlet pipe bolt and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
DO NOT reuse the old secondary air injection (AIR) valve pipe gasket.
NOTE:
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inlet pipe incorporates a crush seal connection at the water crossover. The EGR valve inlet pipe must be replaced if disconnected from the water crossover.