2007 Buick Rendezvous Exhaust Manifold

You need to install a new exhaust manifold gasket. Then you can install the exhaust manifold and the exhaust manifold nuts. After positioning the exhaust manifold heat shield to the exhaust manifold, you need to install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and the exhaust crossover pipe nuts. After positioning the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield, you need to install the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts and the radiator inlet hose. Then you can position the radiator inlet hose clamp. Next, you need to install the thermostat bypass pipe and the right engine mount strut bracket.

You need to remove the right engine mount strut bracket, the thermostat bypass pipe, the radiator inlet hose clamp, the radiator inlet hose, the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield bolts, the exhaust crossover pipe heat shield, the exhaust crossover pipe nuts, and the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts. Then you need to remove the exhaust manifold heat shield, the exhaust manifold nuts, the exhaust manifold, and the exhaust manifold gasket. Next, you can clean the exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.