Right - Exhaust Manifold

INSTALLATION





1. Prior to installation, make sure all gasket mating surfaces are clean and free of any debris.

NOTE: The exhaust manifold is installed from below the engine compartment.

2. Position the exhaust manifold and gasket.

NOTE: Do not tighten exhaust manifold retainers until all retainers are in place.

3. Install the lower exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1,2,3).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the upper exhaust manifold retaining bolts (1,2,3) and tighten all manifold bolts starting at center and working outward to 25 N-m (18 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners, may cause shield to distort and/or crack.

6. Position the exhaust manifold heat shield and install the front two heat shield retaining nuts hand tight.
7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Install the back two exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts (4) and tighten to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
9. Connect the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Catalytic Converter





10. Install the right front wheelhouse splash shield (2) (left side shown, right side similar).
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Tighten the front two exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
13. Connect the hoses at the heater core tubes.
14. Install the coolant reservoir/overflow tank. Coolant Reservoir
15. Fill the cooling system. Service and Repair
16. Install the air cleaner housing and clean air tube.
17. Install the engine cover.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.
19. Start the engine and check for leaks.