Catalytic Converter - 2.5L Manifold, Hybrid: 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 7 new catalytic converter manifold studs.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
- Using a new gasket, install the catalytic converter and the 7 exhaust manifold nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Connect the HO2S and the CMS electrical connectors.
- Install the 2 exhaust bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install the exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE PIPE - 2.5L, HYBRID .
NOTE:
Failure to tighten the catalytic converter manifold 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 manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.