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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Exhaust Manifold Installation

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 412550 Size: SH
  1. Install new exhaust manifold studs.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 746061 Size: SH
  2. Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
  3. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
  4. Install new exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts. Follow the tightening sequence.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).


    Object Number: 865339 Size: SH
  5. Coat the threads of the oxygen sensor with antiseize compound P/N 12397953.
  6. Install the oxygen sensor.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oxygen sensor to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 825111 Size: SH
  7. Install the block heater and bolt, if equipped.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 746055 Size: SH
  8. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  9. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).