Exhaust Manifold - RH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position a new exhaust manifold gasket and install the exhaust manifold.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown, in two stages:
  1. Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  2. Stage 2: Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the catalytic converter.
- Install the bolts.
Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Of Catalytic Converter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Install the bolts.
Fig 4: Identifying Bolts Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the exhaust manifold to exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve tube. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Connect the HO2S electrical connector.

Fig 5: Identifying HO2S Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the cowl vent screen and cowl extension. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Connect the battery ground cable.