For 1990-2009 cars only
- Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust manifold retaining nuts and tighten in the sequence shown.
- Install the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts to the exhaust manifold studs.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
- Connect the oxygen sensor connector.
- Connect the negative battery.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold retaining nuts 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust flex pipe to exhaust manifold retaining nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
