Exhaust Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the 7 new cylinder head studs.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
- Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold and 7 new nuts in the sequence shown in the illustration in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- If equipped, attach the block heater wire harness retainer to the exhaust manifold stud.
- Install the exhaust manifold heat shield and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
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.