Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield
- To install, tighten to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube from the exhaust manifold.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold nuts.
- To install, tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the 3 studs closest to the rear of the cylinder head.
- To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
- Remove the RH exhaust manifold and gasket.
- Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Remove and discard the 3 remaining studs.
- To install, tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Make sure to install a new exhaust manifold gasket, studs and nuts.