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Exhaust Manifold RH: Installation

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  1. Position the exhaust manifold gasket and the exhaust manifold.
  2. Install the bolts and the nuts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in two stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 N.m (8 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: RH Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
      G03274081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 2: Installing Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G03274082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .