Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying RH Exhaust Manifold Bolt

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Install one exhaust manifold bolt (1) 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 exhaust manifold bolts.
Tightening torque

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the right catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .

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

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .