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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

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  1. 1.

    Install new LH exhaust manifold studs and gasket.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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    NOTE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

  1. 2.
    Install the LH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Fig 1: LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
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  1. 3.

    Install a new gasket.
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  1. 4.

    Install 3 new bolts.
    • Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
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  1. 5.

    Install the upper turbocharger bracket-to-cylinder block and the 2 bolts.
    • Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
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NOTE: The next 4 steps must be performed in order or damage to the turbocharger may occur.

  1. 6.

    Tighten the upper turbocharger bracket-to-turbocharger bolt.
    • Tighten to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
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  1. 7.

    Tighten the upper turbocharger bracket-to-cylinder block bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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  1. 8.

    Tighten the lower turbocharger bracket-to-turbocharger bolt.
    • Tighten to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
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  1. 9.

    Tighten the lower turbocharger bracket-to-cylinder block bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
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  1. 10.

    Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the bottom bolt.
    • Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
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  1. 11.

    Install the LH catalytic converter. REFER to Exhaust System .

  1. 12.

    Install the 2 top LH exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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  1. 13.

    Tighten the LH exhaust manifold heat shield bottom bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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  1. 14.

    Install the underbody air duct and the 3 twist lock retainers.
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