You need to place a new exhaust manifold gasket onto the cylinder head, and position the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Then you need to apply thread lock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the exhaust manifold bolt threads and install the exhaust manifold bolts. After that, you need to tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Finally, you need to install the exhaust seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the Exhaust Manifold?
A:
You need to remove the exhaust seal, remove the exhaust manifold heat shield, and remove the exhaust manifold bolts. Finally, you can remove the exhaust manifold and the gasket from the engine, and discard the gasket.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the exhaust manifold bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How to install the Exhaust Muffler?
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You need to insert the Muffler over the rear axle until the flange is near the catalytic converter and rotate the muffler clockwise 90 degrees to the installed position. Finally, you need to slide the muffler forward into position, aligning the studs with the rear of the catalytic converter.
Q: How to install the Exhaust System Insulator, Hanger, and Bracket?
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You need to apply a soapy solution to ease the installation of the hanger and press the Exhaust Pipe hanger over the frame support bracket rod and the exhaust pipe hanger rod. Finally, you need to lower the vehicle.
Q: How to remove the Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield?
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You need to remove the air cleaner outlet duct and the air cleaner assembly. Then you need to remove the transmission filler tube bracket nut from the AIR adapter and position it aside if your vehicle is equipped with M30, and you need to remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) from the exhaust manifold. Finally, you need to remove the 3 nuts securing the heat shield to the exhaust manifold, then you can remove the exhaust manifold heat shield from the exhaust manifold.