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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Torque Specs
for 2000 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LS1 · RWD
Units
14 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Cover Bolts
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
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EGR Tube Fitting
If equipped
26 lb-ft · 35 Nm
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Electrical Connector Bolts
7 lb-ft · 9 Nm
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Exhaust Flange Bolts
CriticalApply anti-seize
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
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Exhaust Manifold Nuts
CriticalApply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
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Exhaust Manifold Studs
If replacing studs
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
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Flange Bolts
CriticalAnti-seize
47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
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Gasket Surface Bolts
CriticalClean mating surfaces
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
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Hanger Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
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Heat Shield Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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Manifold Nuts
CriticalApply anti-seize
34 lb-ft · 46 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
Critical47 lb-ft · 64 Nm
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O2 Sensor
CriticalApply anti-seize to threads only
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
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Sensor Mounting Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
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