Exhaust Manifold - Installation

INSTALLATION

RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD





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. Install the starter. Starter Motor
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the upper exhaust manifold retaining bolts and tighten 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.

7. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and tighten retaining nuts (4,5) to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45 degrees.
8. Connect the heater hoses at the engine.
9. Install the A/C accumulator support bracket retainers.
10. Install the A/C compressor. Compressor HVAC
11. Install the accessory drive belt. Drive Belt
12. Raise and support the vehicle.
13. Connect the exhaust pipe/catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Catalytic Converter
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Install air cleaner assembly. Air Cleaner Housing
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Fill the cooling system. Service and Repair
18. Start the engine and check for leaks.

LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD





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 and tighten 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. Install the front two exhaust manifold heat shield retaining nuts (4).
7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Install the rear heat shield (5) retaining nuts and tighten all retaining nuts 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. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the engine cover.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Start the engine and check for leaks.