OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Exhaust Manifold

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the right exhaust manifold on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Vehicle service requires a right Exhaust Manifold replacement process that begins with vehicle elevation and support followed by Catalytic Converter removal. Start by unlocking the connector position assurance lock then disconnect the Oxygen Sensor electrical connector from the harness before removing the Oxygen Sensor connector rosebud from the engine lift bracket followed by removing the Oxygen Sensor itself. Take off the number 6 Spark Plug Wires to the spark plugs followed by extracting the number 6 Spark Plug from the Cylinder Head. Begin the procedure by removing the Exhaust Manifold studs and retaining nut at its rear side while lowering the vehicle and disconnecting Spark Plug wire number two from its Spark Plug. Start by extracting numbers 2 and 4 spark plugs from the Cylinder Head followed by removing Exhaust Manifold heat shield nuts and dealing with the heat shield of the Exhaust Manifold. Before installation start by removing both front Exhaust Manifold studs and nut from the Exhaust Manifold followed by pulling the right Exhaust Manifold and gasket from the Cylinder Head while removing heat shield studs from Exhaust Manifold when required. The right Exhaust Manifold Gasket and manifold should be placed onto the Cylinder Head studs while making sure to tighten the two front Exhaust Manifold studs to 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.) and the Exhaust Manifold nuts to 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs.). Secondly attach the Exhaust Manifold heat shield and its accompanying nut before tightening the heat shield nuts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Add numbers 2 and 4 spark plugs to the Cylinder Head before tightening them to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). After that, wire the number 2 Spark Plug wire. Reposition the vehicle for another time and install the two rear Exhaust Manifold studs and nut before applying torque of 15 nm (11 ft. Lbs.). Finish by tightening the Exhaust Manifold nut to 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs.). Secure the number 6 Spark Plug by fitting it tightly to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.) and join Spark Plug Wires 4 and 6. After tightening the Oxygen Sensor to 42 nm (31 ft. Lbs.), hook the rosebud of the Oxygen Sensor electrical connector to the engine lift bracket and connect its other end to the wiring harness. Lower your automobile after finishing the installation of cpa lock and Catalytic Converter.