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Installation Procedure

  1. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
    2. Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold & Gaskets
    GM1954066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) and NEW sealing ring (3) to the exhaust manifold (2).
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Caution .

  3. Install the exhaust manifold assembly to engine.
    4. Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Retaining Bolts
    GM1949695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1).
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (2) working from the centre to the outside to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
    6. NOTE:

    Make sure the sealing ring is seated correctly.

  6. Lift the right catalytic converter (4) up and forward to connect to the exhaust manifold (3).
  7. Clean the threads of the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter retaining studs with a suitable cleaning solvent.
  8. Install the NEW right catalytic converter to exhaust manifold retaining nuts (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
  9. Install the right side exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Install the right side spark plugs to the cylinder head. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  11. Install the right side spark plug leads. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Inspection .
  12. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
  13. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  14. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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