Installation Procedure
- Install a new exhaust manifold pipe seal to the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Replace exhaust pipe clamp if necessary.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (39 lb ft).
- Tighten the pipe clamp nut.
Tighten: Tighten the pipe clamp nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).
- If the exhaust manifold pipe was replaced perform the following:
- Apply anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent to the threads of the old oxygen sensors.
- Install the old oxygen sensors.
Tighten: Tighten the oxygen sensors to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
- If the exhaust manifold pipe was not replaced perform the following:
- Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the CPA retainers.
- Install the catalytic converter guard. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER GUARD REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
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