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    Object Number: 637622  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold gasket.

  2. Object Number: 1906287  Size: SH
  3. Install the exhaust manifold.
  4. Add threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the exhaust manifold bolt threads.
  5. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1906301  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts.
  8. 5.1. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    5.2. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts a second pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    5.3. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts a final pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1906286  Size: SH
  9. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield studs, if required. Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Object Number: 1906285  Size: SH
  11. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  12. Add anti-seize GM P/N 12371386 (Canadian P/N 993128) to the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts.
  13. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts. Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).