Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install NEW exhaust manifold studs, if necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the exhaust manifold
gasket.
- Install the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter assembly
to the cylinder head.
- Install NEW exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts finger
tight.
- Tighten the NEW exhaust manifold cylinder
head retaining nuts in sequence.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).
- Coat the threads of the oxygen sensor with anti-seize compound
GM P/N 12397953.
- Install the oxygen sensor.
Tighten
Tighten the oxygen sensor to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the block heater
and bolt, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).