Installation (Except Escape & Focus)

To install, Clean gasket mating surfaces. Install new gasket and exhaust manifold on cylinder head studs. Tighten manifold nuts in proper sequence to specification. See Fig 2. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Loosening Sequence (Escort Shown; Escape is Similar)

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Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Escort Shown; Escape Is Similar)

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