Exhaust Manifold - RH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the 6 new exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

NOTE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

NOTE: Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.

Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts.
- Tighten the nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nuts In Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the EGR tube fitting nut on the exhaust manifold.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
Install the 3.0L RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER -- 3.0L RH .