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Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side w/o RPO NC1 or NF7 - Intrique


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH

    Important: Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled L (2) on the left coolant heater.

  1. Install the left engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 281929  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the left engine coolant heater bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the left coolant heater bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 679772  Size: SH

    Important: Installing the exhaust manifold/crossover pipe assembly with the engine on an engine stand is difficult. Remove the engine from the engine stand and install the exhaust manifold with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.

    Important: You must install a NEW crossover flange gasket.

  5. Install a NEW manifold to crossover flange gasket onto the left exhaust manifold flange.
  6. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the left exhaust manifold.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left exhaust manifold.
  8. Install the left exhaust manifold to the crossover pipe from the right exhaust manifold and up to the left cylinder head.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left cylinder head.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the left exhaust manifold to crossover pipe flange bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold to crossover flange bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277022  Size: SH
  13. Place the exhaust manifold heat shield in position.
  14. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side with RPO NC1 or NF7 - Aurora


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH

    Important: Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled L (2) on the left coolant heater.

  1. Install the left engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 281929  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the left engine coolant heater bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the left coolant heater bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 679769  Size: SH

    Important: Installing the exhaust manifold/crossover pipe assembly with the engine on an engine stand is difficult. Remove the engine from the engine stand and install the exhaust manifold with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.

    Important: You must install a NEW crossover flange gasket.

  5. Install a NEW manifold to crossover flange gasket onto the left exhaust manifold flange.
  6. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the left exhaust manifold.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left exhaust manifold.
  8. Install the left exhaust manifold to the crossover pipe from the right exhaust manifold and up to the left cylinder head.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left cylinder head.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the left exhaust manifold to crossover pipe flange bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold to crossover flange bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 679775  Size: SH
  13. Place the exhaust manifold heat shield in position.
  14. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 520847  Size: SH
  16. Install a NEW A.I.R. manifold gasket.
  17. Install the left A.I.R. manifold.
  18. Install the left A.I.R. manifold bolts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the left A.I.R. manifold bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 520803  Size: SH
  20. Install the left A.I.R. control valve bolt to the torque strut bracket.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the left A.I.R. control valve bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  22. Install the left A.I.R. control valve nut to the stud.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the left A.I.R. control valve nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  24. Install the left A.I.R. control valve pipe bolt and nut to the left A.I.R. manifold.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the A.I.R. control valve pipe bolt and nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  26. Connect the vacuum tube to the A.I.R. control valve.

  27. Object Number: 483143  Size: SH
  28. Connect the A.I.R. vacuum hose to the throttle body (1).

Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side with RPO NC1 or NF7 - Intrigue


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH

    Important: Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled L (2) on the left coolant heater.

  1. Install the left engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 281929  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the left engine coolant heater bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the left coolant heater bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 679772  Size: SH

    Important: Installing the exhaust manifold/crossover pipe assembly with the engine on an engine stand is difficult. Remove the engine from the engine stand and install the exhaust manifold with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.

    Important: You must install a NEW crossover flange gasket.

  5. Install a NEW manifold to crossover flange gasket onto the left exhaust manifold flange.
  6. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the left exhaust manifold.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left exhaust manifold.
  8. Install the left exhaust manifold to the crossover pipe from the right exhaust manifold and up to the left cylinder head.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left cylinder head.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  11. Install the left exhaust manifold to crossover pipe flange bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold to crossover flange bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277022  Size: SH
  13. Place the exhaust manifold heat shield in position.
  14. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 520847  Size: SH
  16. Install the left A.I.R. manifold.
  17. Install the left A.I.R. manifold bolts.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the left A.I.R. manifold bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 520825  Size: SH
  19. Install the left A.I.R. control valve bolts to the torque strut bracket.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the left A.I.R. control valve bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  21. Install the left A.I.R. control valve pipe bolt and nut to the left A.I.R. manifold.
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the A.I.R. control valve pipe bolt and nut to 9 N·m (80 lb ft).

  23. Connect the vacuum tube to the A.I.R. control valve.

  24. Object Number: 483143  Size: SH
  25. Connect the A.I.R. vacuum hose to the throttle body (1).

  26. Object Number: 520843  Size: SH
  27. Install a NEW O-ring on the oil level indicator tube.
  28. Install the oil level indicator and tube by sliding the tube down through the exhaust manifold and fitting the end into lower crankcase hole.
  29. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  30. Tighten
    Tighten the oil level indicator bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side w/o RPO NC1 or NF7 - Aurora


    Object Number: 281914  Size: SH

    Important: Align the threaded hole in the engine block with the hole labeled L (2) on the left coolant heater.

  1. Install the left engine coolant heater.

  2. Object Number: 281929  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the left engine coolant heater bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the left coolant heater bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 679769  Size: SH

    Important: Installing the exhaust manifold/crossover pipe assembly with the engine on an engine stand is difficult. Remove the engine from the engine stand and install the exhaust manifold with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.

    Important: You must install a NEW crossover flange gasket.

  5. Install a NEW manifold to crossover flange gasket onto the left exhaust manifold flange.
  6. Position a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the left exhaust manifold.
  7. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left exhaust manifold.
  8. Install the left exhaust manifold to the crossover pipe from the right exhaust manifold and up to the left cylinder head.
  9. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  10. Install the exhaust manifold bolts into the left cylinder head.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the left exhaust manifold to crossover pipe flange bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the left exhaust manifold to crossover flange bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 679775  Size: SH
  14. Place the exhaust manifold heat shield in position.
  15. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).