Sierra 1500 2WD V8-4.8L (2007)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
1. If the exhaust manifold was replaced, position and install the exhaust manifold heat shield, and bolts to the exhaust manifold.
Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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 catalytic converter.
5. Position the NEW exhaust manifold gasket and exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
6. Ensure that the exhaust manifold 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