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Exhaust Manifold Replacement 7.8L With CTF

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
  2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement .
  3. Remove the 2 heat shield bolts.
  4. Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1369899  Size: SH
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts (1-12), washers, spacers and heat shield.
  7. Remove the exhaust manifold with the gasket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1369899  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold and gasket to the cylinder head.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold nuts, washers, spacers and the heat shield.
  3. Install the 2 heat shield bolts.
  4. Install the EGR pipe. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Replacement .
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the proper sequence.
  7. Tighten

        • Tighten the nuts (7, 12) to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
        • Tighten the nuts (1-6, 8-11) to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
  8. Install the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
  9. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .

Exhaust Manifold Replacement Without CTF

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 736693  Size: SH
  1. Remove the turbocharger assembly. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  2. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
  3. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts, bolts, washers and the spacers.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold with the gasket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the exhaust manifold and gasket to the cylinder head.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold nuts, bolts, washers and the spacers.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 736693  Size: SH
  4. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts and bolts in the proper sequence.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts and bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  6. Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement .
  7. Install the turbocharger assembly. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.