Exhaust Manifold
RH Exhaust ManiflodInstall the 6 new exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
NOTICE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
NOTICE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts.
Tighten the nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
LH Exhaust Maniflod
Install the 6 new LH catalytic converter manifold studs.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
NOTICE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the exhaust Y-pipe will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
NOTICE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
Using a new gasket, install the LH catalytic converter and the 6 nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).