OEM 2006 Chevrolet SSR Exhaust Manifold

2006 Chevrolet SSR Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the left exhaust manifold on 2006 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: Start the left Exhaust Manifold replacement process by securing the vehicle at height followed by unthreading the Exhaust Manifold pipe nuts. As a next step after lowering the vehicle remove the spark plugs. The procedure begins with removing the heat shield bolts from the Exhaust Manifold and then taking away both the heat shield and Exhaust Manifold along with its gasket while discarding the worn gasket. Exhaust Manifold inspection should occur after achieving a smooth cleaning process. The cleaning process must remove all debris and thread locking material from Exhaust Manifold bolt hole threads before skipping the first three threaded sections and applying thread lock gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488). Thread lock gm p/n 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent equivalent needs to be applied as a 5 mm (0.2 inch) wide band around the Exhaust Manifold bolt threads. Users must install the Exhaust Manifold followed by a new gasket and bolts before gradually tightening the Exhaust Manifold bolts starting from the center two bolts while alternating the steps between bolt sides and ending at the outer bolts. The torque requirement for the bolts should be 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Complete the last torque pass with the same specified torque measure. Bend over the Exhaust Manifold Gasket edge around the left Cylinder Head rear with a flat punch then secure the heat shield and bolts to the Exhaust Manifold by tightening bolts to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). After reinstalling the spark plugs, users should raise their car platform to position and tighten the Exhaust Manifold pipe nuts to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) before allowing the platform to descend.