Exhaust Manifold

Installation RH

Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

NOTICE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

Using a new gasket, install the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).









Install the RH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in)




Installation LH

1. Install 6 new LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

2. NOTE: Do not tighten the 3 new lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts at this time.

Install a new gasket, the LH catalytic converter manifold and loosely install 3 new lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Do not tighten the 3 lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts at this time.

3. Install the 3 new upper LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Tighten the 3 lower LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

5. Install the 2 catalytic converter manifold support bracket-to-transmission bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).