Exhaust Manifold Installation

Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.
Replace the exhaust manifold gaskets with new ones.
Install the exhaust manifolds.
Tighten
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold retaining nuts to 27-30 N.m (20-22 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifolds

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Install the exhaust manifold heat shields.
Tighten
1. Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 18-22 N.m (13-16 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields

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Replace the catalytic converter gasket with a new one.
Install the front exhaust pipe.
Tighten
1. Tighten the front exhaust pipe-to-front muffler nuts to 25-35 N.m (18-26 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe

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Replace the converter gasket with a new one.
Tighten the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Tighten
1. Tighten the front exhaust pipe nuts to 32-48 N.m (24-35 lb-ft).
Install the front exhaust pipe lower bracket. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Installation .
Tighten
1. Tighten the front exhaust pipe lower bracket bolts to 32-48 N.m (24-35 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Installing Front Exhaust Pipe Lower Bracket

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