Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
- Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to
Muffler Replacement
.
- Remove the clip around the engine harness and the oxygen sensor pigtail.
- Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
- If replacing the exhaust manifold pipe, remove the oxygen sensor.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Slide the exhaust manifold pipe hanger out of the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
- Discard the exhaust manifold pipe seal.
Installation Procedure
- Install a new exhaust manifold pipe seal to the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe.
- Apply lubricant to the exhaust pipe hanger bracket, in order to aid in installation.
- Slide the exhaust manifold pipe hanger into the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (39 lb ft).
- If the exhaust manifold pipe was replaced perform the following:
6.1. | Apply anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent to the threads of the old oxygen sensor. |
6.2. | Install the old oxygen sensor. |
Tighten
Tighten the oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).
- If the exhaust manifold pipe was not replaced perform the following:
7.1. | Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector. |
7.2. | Connect the CPA retainer. |
7.3. | Install the clip around the engine harness and the oxygen sensor pigtail. |
- Install the exhaust muffler. Refer to
Muffler Replacement
.
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to
Engine Protection Shield Replacement
.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.