Installation Procedure
- Clean and apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the exhaust manifold bolt threads.
- Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head.
- Position the exhaust manifold against cylinder head.
- Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a second pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement .
- Install the exhaust seal. Refer to Exhaust Seal Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.