Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
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Check the surface distortion of the exhaust manifold mating surface with straightedge and feeler gauge.
Limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
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If it exceeds the limit, replace exhaust manifold.
INSTALLATION (RH)
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Install the exhaust manifold gasket in direction as shown.
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Arrow Indicates Front
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A: Identification hole
Exhaust Manifold
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If stud bolts were removed, install them and tighten to the specified torque.
Exhaust manifold stud torque : 14.7 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
Right
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Install exhaust manifold and tighten nuts in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
Use new exhaust manifold nuts for installation.
NOTE:
Tighten nuts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical order No. 7 and 8 show second step.
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Arrow Indicates Front