OEM 2004 Chevrolet SSR Exhaust Manifold

2004 Chevrolet SSR Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the right exhaust manifold on 2004 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: The replacement process for the right Exhaust Manifold begins by raising the vehicle and providing adequate support. The first step involves removing the surge tank bolt which allows positioning the surge tank to one side while you disconnect the Exhaust Manifold pipe nuts. Lower the vehicle while also removing the spark plugs that exist inside. The maintenance steps begin with heat shield bolt detachment from Exhaust Manifold while removing its shield component. Afterward, uninstall the Exhaust Manifold bolts followed by the manifold removal and gasket disposal. The Exhaust Manifold needs cleaning before inspection where threads of bolt holes leading to the cylinder head must remain free of all debris and threadlocking compounds while sealants should be avoided on the first three bolt threads. A 5 mm wide band area of thread-lock gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent product must be applied to the Exhaust Manifold bolt threads. The installer needs to mount the new Exhaust Manifold along with the gasket and bolts while tightening all the Exhaust Manifold bolts to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). He should start with the center pair of bolts then shift towards the outside bolts by alternating from side to side. Apply a second pass of torque at this same specification to finalize the bolt tensioning process. Bend the Exhaust Manifold gasket edges with a flat punch where it meets the right cylinder head then put on the heat shield and bolts to the Exhaust Manifold while tightening the heat shield bolts to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Secure the spark plugs along with the surge tank followed by raising the vehicle to properly install the Exhaust Manifold pipe nuts which require tightening to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) before the vehicle is brought back down.