Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Place the retainer and a NEW front exhaust manifold pipe seal over the left exhaust manifold.
- Insert the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) around the left exhaust manifold.CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the bolts (1, 3) securing the front exhaust manifold pipe (2) to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe support bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Install the nut securing the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head.
Tighten
Tighten the coil cassette ground wire nut to 17 N.m (13 ft lbs).
- Install the two bolts securing the front exhaust manifold pipe to the left exhaust manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
- Hand start the EGR inlet pipe nut to the front exhaust manifold pipe to prevent crossthreading.
Tighten
Tighten the EGR inlet pipe nut to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).
- Install the transaxle assembly. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T80-E) .
- Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement - Rear (L47) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.