Exhaust Manifold - RH: Installation

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Install the 8 new exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).
Position the new exhaust manifold gasket and install the heat shield stud bolt.
- Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
Position the exhaust manifold and the new EGR tube gasket.
- Install the 8 new exhaust manifold nuts hand-tight.
- Install the EGR tube nuts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 8 nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the heat shield and 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
Install the lower RH splash shield and screws.

Fig 2: Installing Lower RH Splash Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Install the fresh air inlet duct. For additional information, refer to AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Install the catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .