6 L4-2.5L (2010)
NOTE:
Make sure the polished surface is free from seal ring residue, debris, or wear marks.
13. Run your finger over seal ring installed location (flange) of exhaust manifold. If surface feels rough, use # 80 sandpaper until rough surface is gone,
then use fine (no grit) sandpaper until bare metal is exposed.
NOTE:
Do not use air tools.
14. Using a piece of cloth including organic solvent (acetone, methanol) or a piece of cloth free of oil content, wipe off any debris or grease from
polished area.
15. Remove cloth from exhaust manifold.
NOTE:
During cloth removal, be careful not to allow any foreign substances into the pipe. 16. Install new exhaust studs.
17. Push new seal ring onto manifold flange by hand.
NOTE:
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Ensure the seal ring fits straight and does not fall off when you remove your hand from the ring.
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If the seal ring does not fit straight, there is a possibility the lubrication on the inner surface will be damaged when the seal ring is
press-fitted with the special service tool.
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Ensure the clearance is even all the way around.
