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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Exhaust 🢒 Front Pipe Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 865429 Size: SH
  1. Loosen front exhaust pipe clamp at engine block bracket and slide clamp out of engagement with bracket.
  2. Remove exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

    3. Notice: Avoid excessive movement of the pipe.

  3. Pull down front exhaust pipe and remove gasket.
  4. Remove the old gasket and discard.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 865465 Size: SH
  1. Install a new exhaust pipe-to-manifold gasket on the studs.
  2. Install and torque the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold to 31 N·m (23 lb ft)

  3. Slide front exhaust pipe clamp over engine block bracket and tighten clamp.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten Exhaust Pipe Clamp-to-Support Bracket to 60 N·m (44 lb ft)

  4. Check the entire exhaust system for leaks.