M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
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Install exhaust manifold gasket in direction shown in the figure.
A: Bank 1
B: Triangle press
C: Bank 2
White arrow: Engine front
Exhaust Manifold
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If stud bolts were removed, install them and tighten to the specified torque below.
Torque: 14.7 Nm (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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Install mounting exhaust manifold in numerical order as shown in the figure.
A: Bank 1
B: Bank 2
White arrow: Engine front
NOTE:
Tighten nuts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical order No. 7 and 8 shown second step.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 and Heated Oxygen Sensor 2
CAUTION:
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Before installing a new air fuel ratio sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2, clean exhaust system threads using oxygen sensor thread
cleaner (commercial service tool: J-43897-18 or J43897-12) and apply anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).
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Never over torque air fuel ratio sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2. Doing so may cause damage to air fuel ratio sensor 1 and heated
oxygen sensor 2, resulting in the "MIL" coming on.