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Exhaust Manifold Replacement LLR

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 858158  Size: SH
  1. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .
  2. Remove the exhaust seal. Refer to Exhaust Seal Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement .
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold bolts.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold.

  6. Object Number: 858159  Size: SH
  7. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  8. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 858159  Size: SH
  1. Clean and apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the exhaust manifold bolt threads.
  2. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head.

  3. Object Number: 858158  Size: SH
  4. Position the exhaust manifold against cylinder head.
  5. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 858367  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts.
  8. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts a second pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    3. Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  9. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement .
  10. Install the exhaust seal. Refer to Exhaust Seal Replacement .
  11. Install the AIR check valve. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Replacement .