Exhaust Manifold: Installation

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Attach the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head using the alignment spacers with the two outside bolts and a new manifold gasket.

Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head
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CAUTION: Always follow the correct installation sequence for the catalytic converter in order to prevent damage.

CAUTION: Do not allow debris to fall into the exhaust manifold.

NOTE: Examine the threads in the exhaust catalyst cone and EGR. Clean as required.

Fig 2: Loosening Bracket Of Catalytic Converter

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NOTE: Use a new gasket.

NOTE: Do not fully tighten the nuts/bolts at this stage.

Fig 3: Installing Catalytic Converter On The Exhaust Manifold

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Position the catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold using new hardware.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Using a nut and bolt, temporarily secure the catalytic converter to the bracket at the rear.

Fig 4: Securing Catalytic Converter To Bracket At Rear
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Tighten the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.

Fig 5: Tightening Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold
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NOTE: Always use a new catalyst to EGR valve pipe assembly.

NOTE: Loosely assemble the pipe to both the EGR valve and the exhaust catalyst before tightening the unions.