Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
- Tighten in sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Nuts In Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install and connect and the LH HO2S. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
- Tighten to 41 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Connect the EGR system module tube to the exhaust manifold.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Position the catalytic converter flange and install the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Position the intermediate shaft on the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Connect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.