Silverado 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
2. Clean the threads of the exhaust manifold bolts.
3. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) wide band of threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488), or equivalent to the threads of the exhaust manifold
bolts.
4. Install a NEW catalytic converter seal to the exhaust manifold.
5. Position the NEW exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
6. Ensure that the catalytic converter seal is seated to the catalytic converter.
7. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from
side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
2. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts beginning with the center 2 bolts. Alternate from
side-to-side, and work toward the outside bolts.
8. Using a flat punch, bend the gasket tab at the rear of the gasket around the cylinder head edge.
