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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not tighten any fasteners until all components are aligned.

Position the exhaust downpipe.
Loosely install the exhaust downpipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
Install the exhaust downpipe to the turbo charger.
- Make sure the exhaust downpipe clip is over the lip on the turbocharger.
  - Align the exhaust clamp so that the exhaust downpipe clip and opening in exhaust clamp are aligned.
  Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Downpipe Clip
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Tighten the exhaust downpipe-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the transmission crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING article.