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Exhaust Manifold





RH

Install 8 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Install a new gasket, RH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).







LH

Install 8 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Install a new gasket, LH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown:
Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).







Install the 2 top LH exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).

Tighten the LH exhaust manifold heat shield bottom bolt.
Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).