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Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side

Reference: EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION - RIGHT SIDE 

Fig 1: Identifying Right Cylinder Head Studs
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the studs into the right cylinder head.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 

    Fig 2: Identifying Right Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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  2. Install a NEW right exhaust manifold gasket.
    Fig 3: Identifying Right Exhaust Manifold
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  3. Install the right exhaust manifold.
    Fig 4: Identifying Right Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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  4. Loosely install the right exhaust manifold nuts onto the studs in the right cylinder head.
    Fig 5: Identifying Right Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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  5. Loosely install the right exhaust manifold bolts into the right cylinder head.
  6. Tighten the right exhaust manifold nuts and bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the right exhaust manifold nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). 

    Fig 6: Identifying Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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  7. Place the right exhaust manifold heat shield in position.
    Fig 7: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts
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  8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 

    Reference: ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSTALLATION