Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Bolt

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Install one exhaust manifold bolt to the exhaust manifold.
Install the NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head and bolt.
Install the exhaust manifold (with gasket) to the catalytic converter and the cylinder head.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the remaining exhaust manifold bolts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Install the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts (1).
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .