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Exhaust Manifold Installation

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    Fig 1: View Of Exhaust Manifold Studs
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  1. Install new exhaust manifold studs and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Block Heater & Bolt
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  3. Install the block heater, if equipped. Tighten the block heater bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  4. Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold, Exhaust Manifold Gasket & Nuts
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  5. Install the exhaust manifold gasket (2).
  6. Install the exhaust manifold (1) to the cylinder head.
  7. NOTE: Install the Torx® nut (3) in the correct location.
  8. Install NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts finger tight.
  9. Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE: Use an inverted Torx® socket E16 to tighten the Torx® nut.
  10. Tighten the NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts in sequence.
    1. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts a second time to 14 N.m (10 lb ft) .
  11. Fig 5: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts
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  12. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  13. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).